How to pronounce terminologist
Say it like tur-muh-NOL-uh-jist. Terminologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOL).
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- tur
- muh
- NOL
- uh
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Terminologist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- turGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOLSay 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 terminologist
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: tur-muh-NOL-uh-jist.
What does terminologist mean?
- A person who studies and uses terminology, especially in professional translation project management.
Words that rhyme with terminologist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of terminologist.
- biologist
- archaeologist
- dermatologist
- sociologist
- meteorologist
- cardiologist
- technologist
- oncologist
- ophthalmologist
- ecologist
Questions about saying terminologist
How do you pronounce terminologist?
Say tur-muh-NOL-uh-jist. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɝməˈnɑlədʒɪst/. In British English it is /ˌtɜːməˈnɒlədʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in terminologist?
Terminologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOL). Broken into parts: tur · muh · NOL · uh · jist.
Is terminologist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌtɜːməˈnɒlədʒɪst/ (tur-muh-NOL-uh-jist).