How to pronounce proctologist
Say it like prawk-TOL-uh-ghist. Proctologist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOL).
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- prawk
- TOL
- uh
- ghist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proctologist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prawkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- TOLSay 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.
- ghistGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of proctologist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: prawk-TOL-uh-ghist.
What does proctologist mean?
- a doctor specializing in diseases of the rectum and anus
Questions about saying proctologist
How do you pronounce proctologist?
Say prawk-TOL-uh-ghist. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɔkˈtɑləˌɡɪst/. In British English it is /ˌprɔːkˈtɒləˌɡɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proctologist?
Proctologist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOL). Broken into parts: prawk · TOL · uh · ghist.
Is proctologist 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 /ˌprɔːkˈtɒləˌɡɪst/ (prawk-TOL-uh-ghist).