How to pronounce metallurgist
American English pronunciation
MET-ul-ur-jist
- IPA
- /ˈmɛtəlˌɝdʒɪst/
- Syllables
- MET · ul · ur · jist (4 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What metallurgist means
A scientist who studies metals and how to use them
In a sentence: The metallurgist tested the steel to see if it was strong enough for the new bridge.
Where it comes from: It comes from metallurgy, the science of metals, plus -ist, an ending for a person who does something.
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