How to pronounce scientists
Say it like SY-un-tists. Scientists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- un
- tists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scientists 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.
- tistsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of scientists
American and British speakers say scientists in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪəntɪsts/ in the US and /ˈsaɪəntɪsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY-un-tists.
What does scientists mean?
- plural of scientist How to pronounce scientist
Questions about saying scientists
How do you pronounce scientists?
Say SY-un-tists. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪəntɪsts/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪəntɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scientists?
Scientists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · un · tists.
Do Americans and Brits say scientists the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪəntɪsts/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪəntɪsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.