How many syllables in "geologist"?

"geologist" has 4 lettergrepen (ge - ol - o - gist).

How to divide "geologist"?

"geologist" divides into 4 parts: ge · ol · o · gist.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (ge... ol... o... gist) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"geologist": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ge·ol·o·gist

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ge-OL-o-gist(ge · ol · o · gist)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "geologist" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dʒiˈɑːlədʒɪst⁄

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IPAdʒiˈɑːlədʒɪst

Lettergrepenge·ol·o·gist

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How many syllables in "geologist"?: "geologist" has 4 lettergrepen (ge - ol - o - gist).
How to divide "geologist"?: "geologist" divides into 4 parts: ge · ol · o · gist.
Where is the stress in "geologist"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "geologist"?: Say each syllable slowly (ge... ol... o... gist) and listen on SayItVid.