How to pronounce phycologist
Say it like fy-KOL-uh-jeest. Phycologist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOL).
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- fy
- KOL
- uh
- jeest
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phycologist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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.
- jeestKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of phycologist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fy-KOL-uh-jist.
What does phycologist mean?
- One who studies algae as a profession.
Where does phycologist come from?
From phycology + -ist.
Questions about saying phycologist
How do you pronounce phycologist?
Say fy-KOL-uh-jeest. The American pronunciation is /faɪˈkɑlədʒist/. In British English it is /faɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phycologist?
Phycologist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOL). Broken into parts: fy · KOL · uh · jeest.
Is phycologist 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 /faɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/ (fy-KOL-uh-jist).