How to pronounce virologist
Say it like vih-ROL-uh-jist. Virologist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROL).
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- vih
- ROL
- uh
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Virologist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ROLSay 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 virologist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: vih-ROL-uh-jist.
What does virologist mean?
- A scientist or doctor who studies or specializes in viruses.
Where does virologist come from?
From virology + -ist.
Words that rhyme with virologist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of virologist.
- biologist
- archaeologist
- dermatologist
- sociologist
- meteorologist
- cardiologist
- technologist
- oncologist
- ophthalmologist
- ecologist
Questions about saying virologist
How do you pronounce virologist?
Say vih-ROL-uh-jist. The American pronunciation is /vɪˈrɑlədʒɪst/. In British English it is /vɪˈrɒlədʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in virologist?
Virologist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROL). Broken into parts: vih · ROL · uh · jist.
Is virologist 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 /vɪˈrɒlədʒɪst/ (vih-ROL-uh-jist).