How to Pronounce Mathematician

To pronounce "mathematician", say MATH-em-at-ic-ian — 5 syllables, IPA /ˈmæθ(.ə)ˌmə.tɪʃ.ən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

13

Letters

/ˈmæθ(.ə)ˌmə.tɪʃ.ən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mathematician”

"mathematician" has 5 syllables: math-em-at-ic-ian. It rhymes with disposition and cognition, if that helps it stick.

What does mathematician mean?

noun

  1. An expert on mathematics.

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dispositioncognitionambitioneruditionadmonitionvolitioncompositionrecognitionjuxtapositionapparitionpositionacquisition

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mathematician"?▾

"Mathematician" has 5 syllables: math · em · at · ic · ian.

What is the IPA transcription of "mathematician"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mathematician" is /ˈmæθ(.ə)ˌmə.tɪʃ.ən/.

What does "mathematician" mean?▾

Mathematician: An expert on mathematics.

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