How to pronounce necrologist
Say it like nuh-KRAW-luh-jist. Necrologist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRAW).
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- nuh
- KRAW
- luh
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Necrologist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KRAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- luhKeep 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 necrologist
American and British speakers say necrologist in essentially the same way: /nəˈkrɔlədʒɪst/ in the US and /nəˈkrɔːlədʒɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: nuh-KRAW-luh-jist.
What does necrologist mean?
- A person who compiles a necrology.
Where does necrologist come from?
From necro- + -logist.
Questions about saying necrologist
How do you pronounce necrologist?
Say nuh-KRAW-luh-jist. The American pronunciation is /nəˈkrɔlədʒɪst/. In British English it is /nəˈkrɔːlədʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in necrologist?
Necrologist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRAW). Broken into parts: nuh · KRAW · luh · jist.
Do Americans and Brits say necrologist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nəˈkrɔlədʒɪst/ and the British form is /nəˈkrɔːlədʒɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.