How to pronounce mythologist
Say it like mih-THOL-uh-jist. Mythologist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THOL).
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- mih
- THOL
- uh
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mythologist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- THOLSay 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.
- jistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mythologist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mih-THOL-uh-jist.
What does mythologist mean?
- A person who studies mythology
Words that rhyme with mythologist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mythologist.
- biologist
- archaeologist
- dermatologist
- sociologist
- meteorologist
- cardiologist
- technologist
- oncologist
- ophthalmologist
- ecologist
Questions about saying mythologist
How do you pronounce mythologist?
Say mih-THOL-uh-jist. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈθɑlədʒɪst/. In British English it is /mɪˈθɒlədʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mythologist?
Mythologist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THOL). Broken into parts: mih · THOL · uh · jist.
Is mythologist 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 /mɪˈθɒlədʒɪst/ (mih-THOL-uh-jist).