How to pronounce physiologist
Say it like fiz-ee-OL-uh-jist. Physiologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OL).
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- fiz
- ee
- OL
- uh
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Physiologist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OLSay 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 physiologist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fiz-ee-OL-uh-jist.
What does physiologist mean?
- A person who studies or specializes in physiology.
Words that rhyme with physiologist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of physiologist.
- biologist
- archaeologist
- dermatologist
- sociologist
- meteorologist
- cardiologist
- technologist
- oncologist
- ophthalmologist
- ecologist
Questions about saying physiologist
How do you pronounce physiologist?
Say fiz-ee-OL-uh-jist. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɪziˈɑlədʒɪst/. In British English it is /ˌfɪziˈɒlədʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in physiologist?
Physiologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OL). Broken into parts: fiz · ee · OL · uh · jist.
Is physiologist 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 /ˌfɪziˈɒlədʒɪst/ (fiz-ee-OL-uh-jist).