5 syllables: Gy, ne, co, lo, gist. Stress on co.
geye-nuh-KAH-luh-juhst
/ˌɡaɪnəˈkɑlədʒəst/
Gynecologist is pronounced geye-nuh-KAH-luh-juhst (/ˌɡaɪnəˈkɑlədʒəst/). It has five syllables (Gy-ne-co-lo-gist), with the stress on "co". Gynecologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the health of the female reproductive system, including the vagina, uterus, ovaries, and related structures. It involves the study, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions affecting these organs, as well as providing preventive care and guidance on reproductive health. The term combines Greek roots for woman and study, reflecting its historical focus on female medicine.
nounGynecologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the health of the female reproductive system, including the vagina, uterus, ovaries, and related structures. It involves the study, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions affecting these organs, as well as providing preventive care and guidance on reproductive health. The term combines Greek roots for woman and study, reflecting its historical focus on female medicine.
- Common Mistake: flattening the /aɪ/ diphthong in the first syllable; correction: exaggerate the /aɪ/ for clarity, then glide into /nɪ/. - Common Mistake: misplacing stress on the wrong syllable; correction: keep primary stress on the third syllable cluster: /ˌɡaɪnɪˈɡɒlədʒɪst/. - Common Mistake: mispronouncing /dʒ/ as /ʒ/ or /tʃ/; correction: practice the /dʒ/ like in “judge,” not a soft “zh.”
How to Pronounce Gynecologist
"The gynecologist recommended a screening for cervical cancer."
"She scheduled her annual visit with the gynecologist."
"A gynecologist often collaborates with obstetricians during pregnancy care."
Say /ˌɡaɪnɪˈɡɒlədʒɪst/. Start with the /ˌɡaɪ/ onset as in “guy,” then /nɪ/ short “ni.” The stressed syllable is /ˈɡɒl/ (go-l), followed by /ədʒɪst/ sounds like “uh-gest” with a soft /dʒ/ as in “judge.” Keep the /ɡ/ and /l/ clusters clear, and finish with a light /st/. Audio reference: listen to /ˌɡaɪnɪˈɡɒlə dʒɪst/ in Pronounce or Forvo examples for the same word spoken by multiple voices.
Common errors include misplacing stress (treating as /ˈɡaɪnɪˈɡɒlədʒɪst/), mispronouncing /ɡnɪ/ as /ɡɨ/ or softening /dʒ/ to /ʒ/. Another frequent slip is conflating /ˌɡaɪ/ with /ˈɡaɪn/ and saying /ˌɡaɪnɪɡɒlɒdʒɪst/. Correction: emphasize the /gə-nee-GOL-uh-jist/ pattern: /ˌɡaɪnɪˈɡɒlədʒɪst/ and maintain clear /dʒ/ before -st. Practice minimal pairs like GI-ny- and GO-le- to ensure proper consonant blends.
In US English, rhotic /r/ is not strongly present in this word’s core, but rhotics influence surrounding vowels slightly; /ˈɡɪ nə/ becomes /ˈɡaɪnɪ/ with a clearer diphthong in the first syllable. UK/AU varieties keep closer to /ˌɡaɪnɪˈɡɒlədʒɪst/ with the non-rhotic /r/ absence and slightly different /ɒ/ value in /ɡɒlə/. AU tends to a broader /ɒ/ and a slightly longer final -st. Always align with the speaker’s own dialect for natural speech and adjust the second syllable’s /ɒl/ to match local vowel quality.
Key challenges include the cluster /nɪɡɒl/ where the /ɡ/ and /l/ blend, the /dʒ/ sound before -ist, and the multi-syllable rhythm with a secondary stress in the middle. The combination /ˌɡaɪnɪˈɡɒlədʒɪst/ requires precise articulation to avoid turning into /ˌɡaɪnəɡɒlɪdʒɪst/ or /ˌɡaɪnɪɡɒləd/.” ,
In this word, the prefix is typically pronounced as /ˈɡaɪnɪ/ or /ˈɡaɪn.ɪ/ depending on speaker and stress, with the strong syllable often on -nol-? The intended listing is /ˌɡaɪnɪˈɡɒlədʒɪst/. The key is maintaining the diphthong /aɪ/ in the first syllable and then moving directly into the /ˈɡɒl/ segment. Some speakers might reduce the vowel in rapid speech, but aim for clear /aɪ/ and subsequent /ɡɒl/ so that the transition between syllables is smooth.
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- US: lead with a crisp /ɡ/ and clear /ˈɡɒl/; non-rhotic influence: final r-laden vowels reduced; keep /ɪ/ near /ɪ/ in second syllable. - UK: maintain non-rhotic /r/ and lips slightly rounded for /ɒ/; pressure on /ˈɡɒl/. - AU: often broader /ɒ/ and slightly longer vowel durations; keep the /dʒ/ strong but not overemphasized.
Gynecologist comes from the Greek gyne- meaning woman and -logia meaning study or discourse, with the contemporary English suffix -ist indicating a person who practices or is concerned with something. The earliest forms evolved through Latin and French medical terminology into English during the 17th-19th centuries, when scholars increasingly standardized terms for medical specialties. The root gyne- (γυνη) appears in ancient Greek texts as an attribute of female gender, while -logy/ -logist derive from -logia, with -logist denoting a practitioner or expert. The word first appeared in English in medical literature by the 19th century, reflecting a growing specialization in women’s health as anatomy and physiology advanced. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation settled into /ˌɡaɪnɪˈɡɒlədʒɪst/ in many dialects, with minor variations in stress and vowel quality, particularly in non-rhotic accents. The modern usage remains anchored in gynecology, while gynecologist specifically refers to the practitioner in that field, and the term is widely used in clinical, academic, and lay contexts globally.
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