How to pronounce zoologist
Say it like zoh-OL-uh-jist. Zoologist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OL).
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- zoh
- OL
- uh
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zoologist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- OLSay 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 zoologist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: zoh-OL-uh-jist.
What does zoologist mean?
- One who studies or practices zoology.
Where does zoologist come from?
From zoology + -ist.
Words that rhyme with zoologist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zoologist.
- biologist
- archaeologist
- dermatologist
- sociologist
- meteorologist
- cardiologist
- technologist
- oncologist
- ophthalmologist
- ecologist
Questions about saying zoologist
How do you pronounce zoologist?
Say zoh-OL-uh-jist. The American pronunciation is /zoʊˈɑlədʒɪst/. In British English it is /zəʊˈɒlədʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zoologist?
Zoologist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OL). Broken into parts: zoh · OL · uh · jist.
Is zoologist 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 /zəʊˈɒlədʒɪst/ (zoh-OL-uh-jist).