How to pronounce mineralogist
Say it like min-uh-RAL-uh-jist. Mineralogist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAL).
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- min
- uh
- RAL
- uh
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mineralogist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- minGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mineralogist
American and British speakers say mineralogist in essentially the same way: /ˌmɪnəˈrælədʒɪst/ in the US and /ˌmɪnəˈrælədʒɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: min-uh-RAL-uh-jist.
Other ways to say mineralogist
Mineralogist also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- min-uh-RAH-luh-jist /ˌmɪnəˈrɑlədʒɪst/
What does mineralogist mean?
- An expert in mineralogy.
Where does mineralogist come from?
From mineral + -logist.
Questions about saying mineralogist
How do you pronounce mineralogist?
Say min-uh-RAL-uh-jist. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪnəˈrælədʒɪst/. In British English it is /ˌmɪnəˈrælədʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mineralogist?
Mineralogist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAL). Broken into parts: min · uh · RAL · uh · jist.
Do Americans and Brits say mineralogist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɪnəˈrælədʒɪst/ and the British form is /ˌmɪnəˈrælədʒɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.