How to pronounce musicologist
Say it like myoo-zih-KOL-uh-just. Musicologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOL).
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- myoo
- zih
- KOL
- uh
- just
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Musicologist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- myooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- justKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of musicologist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: myoo-zih-KOL-uh-just.
What does musicologist mean?
- One who studies musicology.
Where does musicologist come from?
From musicology + -ist.
Words that rhyme with musicologist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of musicologist.
- psychologist
- geologist
- anthropologist
- pathologist
- neurologist
- gynecologist
- apologist
- entomologist
- anesthesiologist
- urologist
Questions about saying musicologist
How do you pronounce musicologist?
Say myoo-zih-KOL-uh-just. The American pronunciation is /ˌmjuzɪˈkɑlədʒəst/. In British English it is /ˌmjuːzɪˈkɒlədʒəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in musicologist?
Musicologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOL). Broken into parts: myoo · zih · KOL · uh · just.
Is musicologist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌmjuːzɪˈkɒlədʒəst/ (myoo-zih-KOL-uh-just).