To pronounce "scientist", say SCIENT-ist — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/
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"scientist" has 2 syllables: scient-ist. It rhymes with neuroscientist, if that helps it stick.
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"Scientist" has 2 syllables: scient · ist.
The IPA transcription of "scientist" is /ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/.
Scientist: One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.
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