How to Pronounce "hygienists"
word
ˌhaɪˈɡɛnɪs/, /ˌhaɪˈɡɛnɪsts/, /ˌhaɪˈɡinɪs/, /ˌhaɪˈɡinɪsts
hy-JEN-ist, hy-JEN-ists, hy-GEE-nist, hy-GEE-nists
hˈaɪdʒiːnˌɪst
hy-JEE-nist
Definition
Hygienists are professionals trained to promote health and cleanliness, especially those who clean teeth and teach patients how to care for their oral health.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌhaɪˈɡɛnɪs/, /ˌhaɪˈɡɛnɪsts/, /ˌhaɪˈɡinɪs/, /ˌhaɪˈɡinɪsts
British English
hˈaɪdʒiːnˌɪst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
hy-JEN-ist, hy-JEN-ists, hy-GEE-nist, hy-GEE-nists
UK
hy-JEE-nist
Listen in Context
The hygienists cleaned my teeth at the dental clinic.
Two hygienists work at our school to teach about clean habits.
The hygienists wear masks and gloves to stay safe.
My dentist's office has the friendliest hygienists—they always explain what they're doing.