How to pronounce chemist
chemist
/ˈkemɪst/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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ch is pronounced /k/ here, not as in “chair”.
Chemist, sound by sound
| /k/as in cat | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
| /e/as in bed | A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open. |
| /m/as in man | Lips closed, air through the nose. |
| /ɪ/as in ship | A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”. |
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
| /t/as in ten | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air. |
In a sentence
The duty chemist is open on Sunday morning.
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce chemist?
Chemist is pronounced /ˈkemɪst/ in American English.
How many syllables are in chemist?
Chemist has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in chemist?
The first syllable: /ˈkemɪst/.
Is there a silent or unusual letter in chemist?
ch is pronounced /k/ here, not as in “chair”.