How to pronounce oncologists
Say it like ong-KOL-uh-jists. Oncologists has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOL).
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- ong
- KOL
- uh
- jists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oncologists 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.
- jistsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of oncologists
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ong-KOL-uh-jists.
What does oncologists mean?
- plural of oncologist How to pronounce oncologist
Questions about saying oncologists
How do you pronounce oncologists?
Say ong-KOL-uh-jists. The American pronunciation is /ɑŋˈkɑlədʒɪsts/. In British English it is /ɒŋˈkɒlədʒɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oncologists?
Oncologists has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOL). Broken into parts: ong · KOL · uh · jists.
Is oncologists 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 /ɒŋˈkɒlədʒɪsts/ (ong-KOL-uh-jists).