How to pronounce meteorologist

Say it like mee-tee-uh-ROL-uh-jist. Meteorologist has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ROL).

Meteorologist pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

1. meeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
2. teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
3. uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
4. ROLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
5. uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
6. jistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.

American vs British pronunciation of meteorologist

• The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
• Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.

British respelling: mee-tee-uh-ROL-uh-jist.

What does meteorologist mean?

Where does meteorologist come from?

From meteorology + -ist.

Words that rhyme with meteorologist

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of meteorologist.

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