How to pronounce oncologist
Say it like ong-KOL-uh-jist. Oncologist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOL).
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- ong
- KOL
- uh
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oncologist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ongKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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.
- jistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of oncologist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ong-KOL-uh-jist.
What does oncologist mean?
- A doctor or scientist who specializes in oncology.
Where does oncologist come from?
From oncology + -ist or onco- + -logist.
Words that rhyme with oncologist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oncologist.
- biologist
- archaeologist
- dermatologist
- sociologist
- meteorologist
- cardiologist
- technologist
- ophthalmologist
- ecologist
- radiologist
Questions about saying oncologist
How do you pronounce oncologist?
Say ong-KOL-uh-jist. The American pronunciation is /ɑŋˈkɑlədʒɪst/. In British English it is /ɒŋˈkɒlədʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oncologist?
Oncologist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOL). Broken into parts: ong · KOL · uh · jist.
Is oncologist 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 /ɒŋˈkɒlədʒɪst/ (ong-KOL-uh-jist).