How to pronounce pulmonologist
Say it like puul-muh-NOL-uh-jist. Pulmonologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOL).
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- puul
- muh
- NOL
- uh
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pulmonologist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puulGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOLSay 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 pulmonologist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: puul-muh-NOL-uh-jist.
What does pulmonologist mean?
- A physician who specializes in pulmonology.
Where does pulmonologist come from?
From pulmonology + -ist.
Words that rhyme with pulmonologist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pulmonologist.
- biologist
- archaeologist
- dermatologist
- sociologist
- meteorologist
- cardiologist
- technologist
- oncologist
- ophthalmologist
- ecologist
Questions about saying pulmonologist
How do you pronounce pulmonologist?
Say puul-muh-NOL-uh-jist. The American pronunciation is /ˌpʊlməˈnɑlədʒɪst/. In British English it is /ˌpʊlməˈnɒlədʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pulmonologist?
Pulmonologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOL). Broken into parts: puul · muh · NOL · uh · jist.
Is pulmonologist 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 /ˌpʊlməˈnɒlədʒɪst/ (puul-muh-NOL-uh-jist).