How to pronounce rheumatologist
Say it like roo-muh-TOL-uh-just. Rheumatologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOL).
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- roo
- muh
- TOL
- uh
- just
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rheumatologist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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.
- justKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rheumatologist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: roo-muh-TOL-uh-just.
What does rheumatologist mean?
- A doctor specializing in the treatment of arthritis and other ailments of the joints.
Where does rheumatologist come from?
From rheumatology + -ist.
Words that rhyme with rheumatologist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rheumatologist.
- psychologist
- geologist
- anthropologist
- pathologist
- neurologist
- gynecologist
- apologist
- entomologist
- anesthesiologist
- urologist
Questions about saying rheumatologist
How do you pronounce rheumatologist?
Say roo-muh-TOL-uh-just. The American pronunciation is /ˌruməˈtɑlədʒəst/. In British English it is /ˌruːməˈtɒlədʒəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rheumatologist?
Rheumatologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOL). Broken into parts: roo · muh · TOL · uh · just.
Is rheumatologist 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 /ˌruːməˈtɒlədʒəst/ (roo-muh-TOL-uh-just).