How to pronounce spectroscopist
Say it like spek-TROS-kuh-pist. Spectroscopist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROS).
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- spek
- TROS
- kuh
- pist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spectroscopist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- spekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TROSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of spectroscopist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: spek-TROS-kuh-pist.
What does spectroscopist mean?
- A scientist specializing in spectroscopy.
Where does spectroscopist come from?
From spectroscopy + -ist.
Questions about saying spectroscopist
How do you pronounce spectroscopist?
Say spek-TROS-kuh-pist. The American pronunciation is /spɛkˈtrɑskəpɪst/. In British English it is /spɛkˈtrɒskəpɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spectroscopist?
Spectroscopist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROS). Broken into parts: spek · TROS · kuh · pist.
Is spectroscopist 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 /spɛkˈtrɒskəpɪst/ (spek-TROS-kuh-pist).