How to pronounce physicochemist
Say it like FIZ-ih-koh-kem-ist. Physicochemist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIZ).
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- FIZ
- ih
- koh
- kem
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Physicochemist 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.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kemGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of physicochemist
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FIZ-ih-koh-kem-ist.
What does physicochemist mean?
- One who studies physicochemistry.
Where does physicochemist come from?
From physico- + chemist.
Questions about saying physicochemist
How do you pronounce physicochemist?
Say FIZ-ih-koh-kem-ist. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪzɪkoʊˌkɛmɪst/. In British English it is /ˈfɪzɪkəʊˌkɛmɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in physicochemist?
Physicochemist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIZ). Broken into parts: FIZ · ih · koh · kem · ist.
Is physicochemist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈfɪzɪkəʊˌkɛmɪst/ (FIZ-ih-koh-kem-ist).