How to pronounce neurologist
Say it like nuh-ROL-uh-just. Neurologist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROL).
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- nuh
- ROL
- uh
- just
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neurologist 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 "oo" in book.
- ROLSay 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 neurologist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: nuh-ROL-uh-just.
What does neurologist mean?
- A doctor or scientist who practices or specializes in neurology.
Where does neurologist come from?
From neuro- + -logist.
Words that rhyme with neurologist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of neurologist.
- psychologist
- geologist
- anthropologist
- pathologist
- gynecologist
- apologist
- entomologist
- anesthesiologist
- endocrinologist
- musicologist
Questions about saying neurologist
How do you pronounce neurologist?
Say nuh-ROL-uh-just. The American pronunciation is /nʊˈrɑlədʒəst/. In British English it is /nʊˈrɒlədʒəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neurologist?
Neurologist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROL). Broken into parts: nuh · ROL · uh · just.
Is neurologist 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 /nʊˈrɒlədʒəst/ (nuh-ROL-uh-just).