How to pronounce phonologist
Say it like fuh-NOL-uh-jist. Phonologist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOL).
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- fuh
- NOL
- uh
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phonologist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOLSay 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 phonologist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fuh-NOL-uh-jist.
What does phonologist mean?
- A person who specializes in phonology, the functional use of sounds in language.
Where does phonologist come from?
From phonology + -ist.
Words that rhyme with phonologist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phonologist.
- biologist
- archaeologist
- dermatologist
- sociologist
- meteorologist
- cardiologist
- technologist
- oncologist
- ophthalmologist
- ecologist
Questions about saying phonologist
How do you pronounce phonologist?
Say fuh-NOL-uh-jist. The American pronunciation is /fəˈnɑlədʒɪst/. In British English it is /fəˈnɒlədʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phonologist?
Phonologist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOL). Broken into parts: fuh · NOL · uh · jist.
Is phonologist 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 /fəˈnɒlədʒɪst/ (fuh-NOL-uh-jist).