How to pronounce statistician
Say it like stat-uh-STISH-un. Statistician has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STISH).
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- stat
- uh
- STISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Statistician pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- statGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of statistician
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: stat-uh-STISH-un.
What does statistician mean?
- A person who compiles, interprets, or studies statistics.
- A mathematician with a specialty of statistics.
Where does statistician come from?
From statistic + -ian.
Words that rhyme with statistician
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Questions about saying statistician
How do you pronounce statistician?
Say stat-uh-STISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌstætəˈstɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌstætəˈstɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in statistician?
Statistician has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STISH). Broken into parts: stat · uh · STISH · un.
Is statistician pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌstætəˈstɪʃən/ (stat-uh-STISH-un).