How to pronounce volcanologist
Say it like vawl-kuh-NAW-luh-jist. Volcanologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAW).
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- vawl
- kuh
- NAW
- luh
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Volcanologist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- luhKeep 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 volcanologist
American and British speakers say volcanologist in essentially the same way: /ˌvɔlkəˈnɔlədʒɪst/ in the US and /ˌvɒlkəˈnɒlədʒɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: vol-kuh-NOL-uh-jist.
What does volcanologist mean?
- One who is skilled in, professes or practices volcanology.
Where does volcanologist come from?
From volcanology + -ist.
Questions about saying volcanologist
How do you pronounce volcanologist?
Say vawl-kuh-NAW-luh-jist. The American pronunciation is /ˌvɔlkəˈnɔlədʒɪst/. In British English it is /ˌvɒlkəˈnɒlədʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in volcanologist?
Volcanologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAW). Broken into parts: vawl · kuh · NAW · luh · jist.
Do Americans and Brits say volcanologist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌvɔlkəˈnɔlədʒɪst/ and the British form is /ˌvɒlkəˈnɒlədʒɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.