To pronounce "microbiologist", say MICR-ob-iol-og-ist — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
microbiologist
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MICR-ob-iol-og-ist
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"microbiologist" has 5 syllables: micr-ob-iol-og-ist. It rhymes with anthropologist and psychologist, if that helps it stick.
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"Microbiologist" has 5 syllables: micr · ob · iol · og · ist.
Microbiologist: A scientist whose speciality is microbiology.
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