How to pronounce physicist
Say it like FIZ-ih-sist. Physicist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIZ).
- FIZ
- ih
- sist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Physicist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of physicist
American and British speakers say physicist in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/ in the US and /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIZ-ih-sist.
What does physicist mean?
- A person whose occupation specializes in the science of physics, especially at a professional level.
Where does physicist come from?
From physics + -ist. Coined by the English polymath William Whewell (1794–1866) in his book The Philosophy of the Inductive Sciences (1840): see the quotation.
Questions about saying physicist
How do you pronounce physicist?
Say FIZ-ih-sist. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/. In British English it is /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in physicist?
Physicist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIZ). Broken into parts: FIZ · ih · sist.
Do Americans and Brits say physicist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/ and the British form is /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.