How to Pronounce "philologist"
word
fɪˈlɑːlədʒɪst
fi-LAH-luh-jist
fɪlˈɒlədʒˌɪst
fi-LOL-uh-jist
Definition
A philologist is a person who studies language through written texts, exploring their history, structure, and development. Philologists compare languages and analyze literature to understand how languages have changed over time.
IPA Transcription
American English
fɪˈlɑːlədʒɪst
British English
fɪlˈɒlədʒˌɪst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
fi-LAH-luh-jist
UK
fi-LOL-uh-jist
Listen in Context
The philologist studied ancient Greek manuscripts.
A philologist often knows many languages.
She wants to become a philologist and study old texts.
It takes years of training to be a successful philologist.