How to Pronounce "linguist"
word
ˈɫɪŋɡwɪst
LING-gwist
lˈɪŋɡwɪst
LING-gwist
Definition
A linguist is a person who studies languages, either scientifically or by knowing and speaking many languages.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɪŋɡwɪst
British English
lˈɪŋɡwɪst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LING-gwist
UK
LING-gwist
Listen in Context
My sister is a linguist at the university.
A linguist studies how languages work.
He wants to be a linguist because he loves languages.
As a professional linguist, she can analyze any accent in minutes.