How to pronounce scientist
Say it like SY-un-tist. Scientist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- un
- tist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scientist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of scientist
American and British speakers say scientist in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪəntɪst/ in the US and /ˈsaɪəntɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY-un-tist.
What does scientist mean?
- a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
Where does scientist come from?
Coined by English philosopher and historian of science William Whewell in March 1834 in an anonymous review of Mary Somerville's book On the Connexion of the Physical Sciences in the Quarterly Review as a suggested replacement for, and late
Questions about saying scientist
How do you pronounce scientist?
Say SY-un-tist. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪəntɪst/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪəntɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scientist?
Scientist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · un · tist.
Do Americans and Brits say scientist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪəntɪst/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪəntɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.