How to pronounce seismologist
Say it like syze-MOL-uh-just. Seismologist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOL).
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- syze
- MOL
- uh
- just
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seismologist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- MOLSay 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 seismologist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: syze-MOL-uh-just.
What does seismologist mean?
- A person who is skilled at, professes, or practices seismology.
Where does seismologist come from?
From seismology + -ist.
Words that rhyme with seismologist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of seismologist.
- psychologist
- geologist
- anthropologist
- pathologist
- neurologist
- gynecologist
- apologist
- entomologist
- anesthesiologist
- urologist
Questions about saying seismologist
How do you pronounce seismologist?
Say syze-MOL-uh-just. The American pronunciation is /ˌsaɪzˈmɑlədʒəst/. In British English it is /ˌsaɪzˈmɒlədʒəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seismologist?
Seismologist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOL). Broken into parts: syze · MOL · uh · just.
Is seismologist 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 /ˌsaɪzˈmɒlədʒəst/ (syze-MOL-uh-just).