How to pronounce sociologist
Say it like soh-see-OL-uh-jist. Sociologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OL).
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- soh
- see
- OL
- uh
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sociologist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OLSay 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.
- jistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sociologist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: soh-see-OL-uh-jist.
What does sociologist mean?
- A scientist studying the field of sociology; a social scientist.
Where does sociologist come from?
From sociology + -ist.
Words that rhyme with sociologist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sociologist.
- biologist
- archaeologist
- dermatologist
- meteorologist
- cardiologist
- technologist
- oncologist
- ophthalmologist
- ecologist
- radiologist
Questions about saying sociologist
How do you pronounce sociologist?
Say soh-see-OL-uh-jist. The American pronunciation is /ˌsoʊsiˈɑlədʒɪst/. In British English it is /ˌsəʊsiˈɒlədʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sociologist?
Sociologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OL). Broken into parts: soh · see · OL · uh · jist.
Is sociologist 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 /ˌsəʊsiˈɒlədʒɪst/ (soh-see-OL-uh-jist).