4 syllables: U, ro, lo, gist. Stress on ro.
yur-AH-luh-juhst
/jɚˈɑlədʒəst/
Urologist is pronounced yur-AH-luh-juhst (/jɚˈɑlədʒəst/). It has four syllables (U-ro-lo-gist), with the stress on "ro". An urologist is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the urinary-tract system and male reproductive organs. They manage conditions such as urinary incontinence, prostate issues, kidney stones, and urinary tract infections, often employing surgical and non-surgical approaches. The term combines elements referring to urine and study, reflecting the medical focus of the specialty.
nounAn urologist is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the urinary-tract system and male reproductive organs. They manage conditions such as urinary incontinence, prostate issues, kidney stones, and urinary tract infections, often employing surgical and non-surgical approaches. The term combines elements referring to urine and study, reflecting the medical focus of the specialty.
- Common mistakes include placing the primary stress on the wrong syllable (often stressing the second syllable in practice, saying you-ROU-lor-ist instead of you-ruh-LO-dʒist) and mispronouncing the affricate /dʒ/ as /j/ or /tʃ/. - Correct by isolating the stressed sequence: you-ruh-LO-dʒist, with the /l/ immediately before the /ɒ/ or /ɑː/ vowel. - Another frequent error is substituting the /ɒ/ (or /ɑː/) with a neutral schwa in the second vowel, resulting in you-ruh-lə-dʒist; keep a clear mid back vowel for accuracy. - Practice tip: use slow, syllable-by-syllable enunciation, then fuse into fluid speech. - Tip: record yourself and compare to dictionary audio to adjust the /dʒ/ and /l/ transitions.
How to Pronounce Urologist
"The patient was referred to the urologist after experiencing persistent urinary symptoms."
"During the consultation, the urologist explained treatment options for bladder control."
"The urologist ordered imaging studies to evaluate the kidney stones."
Break it as /ˌjuː.rəˈlɒ.dʒɪst/ (UK) or /ˌjuː.rəˈlɑː.dʒɪst/ (US). Stress falls on the third syllable before -ist. Start with ‘you’ rounded, then ‘ru’ as a quick schwa‑rhotic blend, followed by ‘LOG’ with a soft dʒ sound, and finish with ‘ist’. An audio reference would align with the standard dictionaries; imagine saying ‘you-ruh-LOH-jist’ with emphasis on LOH.”,
Two frequent errors: misplacing stress (say you-ru-LO-dʒist instead of you-ruh-LO-dʒist) and mispronouncing the /dʒ/ as a /j/ or /dʒ/ with a hard T. Correct by emphasizing the /lɒ/ or /lɑː/ vowel, and produce /dʒ/ as the palato-alveolar affricate after the /l/ rather than a simple /j/. Practice phrases to anchor the sequence: you-ruh-LOG-ist.”,
In US, vowel in the second syllable tends to be /ə/ followed by /lɑː/ (lo- as in ‘log’). UK often uses /lɒ/ (short o as in ‘cot’). AU shares the /ɑː/ in the third syllable similar to US, but vowels can be flattened slightly toward /ɒ/ depending on speaker. The primary rhotic/non‑rhotic difference affects the r‑colored vowel quality; US tends to pronounced rhoticity, UK less so in some dialects, but in medical terms both are generally pronounced with clear /r/ when in rhotic accents.
Because it combines a multisyllabic sequence with a liquid consonant cluster and an affricate: you-ruh-LOG-ist. The /r/ after the initial vowel, the strong /l/ before the /ɒ/ or /ɑː/ vowel, and the /dʒ/ in the middle require precise tongue positioning. The stress shift to the third syllable adds another dimension for non-native speakers. Focusing on the flow of the syllables and practicing the /dʒ/ as a single unit helps stabilize pronunciation.
In rapid speech, some speakers reduce unstressed vowels; you might hear a slightly reduced second syllable (you-ruh-LOJ-ist being common). However, professional usage typically preserves all syllables clearly to avoid miscommunication, especially in medical discussions. To maintain clarity, keep the /ə/ in the second syllable audible but relaxed, and avoid eliding the /lɒ/ or /lɑː/ portion.
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- US vs UK vs AU differences: US typically uses /ˌjuː.rəˈlɑː.dʒɪst/ with a longer A in the third syllable and a rhotic /r/. UK often uses /ˌjuː.rəˈlɒ.dʒɪst/ with a shorter /ɒ/ in the third syllable and sometimes less rhoticity in casual speech. AU aligns closely with UK, sometimes tending toward /ɒ/ as in non-rhotic or lightly rhotic speech. - Vowel details: third syllable features a rounded, low back vowel; keep jaw relatively low for /ɑː/ or /ɒ/ depending on accent. - The /dʒ/ remains a palato-alveolar affricate in all three, but the preceding /l/ should be clearly articulated (light contact, not a lisp). - Practice using IPA cues: VISUALIZE the mouth: lips rounded for /juː/ at the start, mid-mouth open for /ə/, tongue high-back for /ɑː/ or /ɒ/ before /dʒ/.
Urologist derives from the Greek words ouron (urine, urine) and logos (study, discourse) with the medical suffix -logist (one who studies or specializes in a field). The combining form uro‑ denotes urine or the urinary tract. The word first appeared in English in the 19th century as medical specialization terms expanded. The prefix uro- was established in the late 1800s with other Greek-derived medical prefixes, and -logist became common as practitioners specialized (e.g., neurologist, biologist). The impression of “urinary tract specialist” solidified as urology emerged as a distinct medical field in the 20th century, culminating in standardized terminology and professional credentials. Today, urologist denotes a physician trained in surgical and medical management of urinary and male reproductive conditions, with the term solidifying in medical literature and clinical practice by the mid-1900s and persisting in contemporary usage.”,
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