How to pronounce radiologist
Say it like ray-dee-AH-luh-jist. Radiologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH).
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- ray
- dee
- AH
- luh
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Radiologist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep 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 radiologist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ray-dee-OL-uh-jist.
What does radiologist mean?
- A person who is skilled in or practices radiology.
Where does radiologist come from?
From radiology + -ist.
Words that rhyme with radiologist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of radiologist.
- biologist
- archaeologist
- dermatologist
- sociologist
- meteorologist
- cardiologist
- technologist
- oncologist
- ophthalmologist
- ecologist
Questions about saying radiologist
How do you pronounce radiologist?
Say ray-dee-AH-luh-jist. The American pronunciation is /ˌreɪdiˈɑlədʒɪst/. In British English it is /ˌreɪdiːˈɒlədʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in radiologist?
Radiologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH). Broken into parts: ray · dee · AH · luh · jist.
Is radiologist 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 /ˌreɪdiːˈɒlədʒɪst/ (ray-dee-OL-uh-jist).