How to pronounce vexillologist
Say it like vek-sih-LOL-uh-jist. Vexillologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOL).
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- vek
- sih
- LOL
- uh
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vexillologist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LOLSay 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 vexillologist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: vek-sih-LOL-uh-jist.
What does vexillologist mean?
- One who studies flags.
Where does vexillologist come from?
From vexillology + -ist.
Words that rhyme with vexillologist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vexillologist.
- biologist
- archaeologist
- dermatologist
- sociologist
- meteorologist
- cardiologist
- technologist
- oncologist
- ophthalmologist
- ecologist
Questions about saying vexillologist
How do you pronounce vexillologist?
Say vek-sih-LOL-uh-jist. The American pronunciation is /vɛksɪˈlɑlədʒɪst/. In British English it is /vɛksɪˈlɒlədʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vexillologist?
Vexillologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOL). Broken into parts: vek · sih · LOL · uh · jist.
Is vexillologist 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 /vɛksɪˈlɒlədʒɪst/ (vek-sih-LOL-uh-jist).