How to pronounce toxicologist
Say it like tok-sih-KOL-uh-jist. Toxicologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOL).
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- tok
- sih
- KOL
- uh
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toxicologist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KOLSay 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 toxicologist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: tok-sih-KOL-uh-jist.
What does toxicologist mean?
- A scientist or physician who specializes in toxicology.
Where does toxicologist come from?
From toxicology + -ist.
Words that rhyme with toxicologist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of toxicologist.
- biologist
- archaeologist
- dermatologist
- sociologist
- meteorologist
- cardiologist
- technologist
- oncologist
- ophthalmologist
- ecologist
Questions about saying toxicologist
How do you pronounce toxicologist?
Say tok-sih-KOL-uh-jist. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɑksɪˈkɑlədʒɪst/. In British English it is /ˌtɒksɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toxicologist?
Toxicologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOL). Broken into parts: tok · sih · KOL · uh · jist.
Is toxicologist 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 /ˌtɒksɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/ (tok-sih-KOL-uh-jist).