To pronounce "sciolist", say SCIOL-ist — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsaɪəlɪst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈsaɪəlɪst/
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"sciolist" has 2 syllables: sciol-ist. It rhymes with nihilist and dialist, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Sciolist" has 2 syllables: sciol · ist.
The IPA transcription of "sciolist" is /ˈsaɪəlɪst/.
Sciolist: One who exhibits only superficial knowledge; a self-proclaimed expert with little real understanding.
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