To pronounce "gerontologist", say GER-ont-ol-og-ist — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
gerontologist
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GER-ont-ol-og-ist
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"gerontologist" has 5 syllables: ger-ont-ol-og-ist. It rhymes with anthropologist and psychologist, if that helps it stick.
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"Gerontologist" has 5 syllables: ger · ont · ol · og · ist.
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