How to pronounce ornithologist
Say it like or-nih-THOL-uh-jist. Ornithologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THOL).
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- or
- nih
- THOL
- uh
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ornithologist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- nihKeep 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 ornithologist
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: aw-nih-THOL-uh-jist.
What does ornithologist mean?
- A person who studies or practices ornithology.
Where does ornithologist come from?
From ornithology + -ist.
Words that rhyme with ornithologist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ornithologist.
- biologist
- archaeologist
- dermatologist
- sociologist
- meteorologist
- cardiologist
- technologist
- oncologist
- ophthalmologist
- ecologist
Questions about saying ornithologist
How do you pronounce ornithologist?
Say or-nih-THOL-uh-jist. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrnɪˈθɑlədʒɪst/. In British English it is /ˌɔːnɪˈθɒlədʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ornithologist?
Ornithologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THOL). Broken into parts: or · nih · THOL · uh · jist.
Is ornithologist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɔːnɪˈθɒlədʒɪst/ (aw-nih-THOL-uh-jist).