How to Pronounce "acupuncturist"
word
ˈæk.jəˌpʌŋk.tʃɚ.ɪst
AK-yuh-PUNGK-chur-ist
ˈækjuːpˌʌŋktʃəɹˌɪst
AK-yoo-PUNGK-chuh-rist
Definition
A person who is trained and licensed to perform acupuncture—a traditional treatment that uses thin needles placed in the skin to relieve pain or treat health problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæk.jəˌpʌŋk.tʃɚ.ɪst
British English
ˈækjuːpˌʌŋktʃəɹˌɪst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AK-yuh-PUNGK-chur-ist
UK
AK-yoo-PUNGK-chuh-rist
Listen in Context
I visited an acupuncturist for my back pain.
The acupuncturist used very thin needles.
My friend is training to become an acupuncturist.
After just a few sessions, my acupuncturist helped reduce my headaches.