How to pronounce metallurgist
Say it like MET-uh-lur-jist. Metallurgist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET).
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- MET
- uh
- lur
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metallurgist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- METSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- jistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of metallurgist
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: muh-TAL-uh-jist.
What does metallurgist mean?
- A person who works in metal (the type of material).
- A person skilled in metallurgy.
Where does metallurgist come from?
From metallurgy + -ist.
Questions about saying metallurgist
How do you pronounce metallurgist?
Say MET-uh-lur-jist. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛtəˌlɝdʒɪst/. In British English it is /ˌməˈtælədʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metallurgist?
Metallurgist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET). Broken into parts: MET · uh · lur · jist.
Is metallurgist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /ˌməˈtælədʒɪst/ (muh-TAL-uh-jist).