How to Pronounce "criminologist"
word
krim-uh-NOL-uh-jist
krim-i-NOL-uh-jist
Definition
A criminologist is an expert who studies crime, its causes, and how to prevent or control criminal behavior.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkɹɪmɪˈnɑɫədʒɪst
British English
kɹˌɪmɪnˈɒlədʒˌɪst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
krim-uh-NOL-uh-jist
UK
krim-i-NOL-uh-jist
Listen in Context
The criminologist spoke at our school about crime prevention.
My cousin wants to become a criminologist.
A criminologist studies why people commit crimes.
She’s a famous criminologist known for her work on youth gangs.