Learn How to Pronounce clinician

Not sure how to say a word? Try the Promova pronunciation tool for free and learn how to pronounce anything in English correctly. Discover over 100,000 words and easily learn English pronunciation online!

Find your word:

Find how to pronounce a word and practice it in our free word pronouncer for English learners!

How to pronounce:

Listen to the pronunciation:

clinician

Definition:

(nou) a practitioner (of medicine or psychology) who does clinical work instead of laboratory experiments

Examples:

The clinician may first use a local anesthetic to numb the cervix.

He has also served as a clinician and adjudicator in both Utah and Colorado.

And as a clinician, an notable clinician would have quite a lot more to show.

Learn more about:
clinician

Related Words:

How to perfect your pronunciation of: clinician

Learn Individual Sounds

Break clinician down into individual sounds such as . Practice these parts before you learn to say the whole word.

Copy Others

Use the tools above to find out how different people say clinician in their accents, then try to repeat after them.

Pick an Accent

Avoid mixing word pronunciations. If you’re learning American English, stick to it and try not to confuse yourself with British pronunciation.

Record Yourself

Say clinician in the pronunciation tool as many times as it takes before you get it right. Record yourself saying different sentences with clinician.

Get a Native Tutor

Improve your pronunciation with native speakers! Practice with American, British, and Australian teachers on Promova.

Common mistakes of clinician pronunciation

Stress placement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "cli-NI-cian" instead of "cli-NI-cian" (ˌklɪˈnɪʃ.ən). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "NI" syllable to pronounce it correctly.
Vowel sound confusion: The first vowel sound can be mispronounced. Instead of "cli" sounding like "klee," it should sound like "klɪ" (ˈklɪnɪʃən). Tip: Practice saying "cliff" to get the correct vowel sound.
Final syllable mispronunciation: Some may pronounce the last syllable as "shun" instead of "shən," leading to "cli-NI-shun." Tip: Remember the unstressed nature of the final syllable, which should be softer and quicker.
Incorrect consonant sounds: The "c" in "clinician" can be mispronounced as a hard "k" sound, leading to "klinician." Tip: Ensure the "c" is pronounced softly, as in "city," resulting in "s" sound.
Overemphasizing the "i": Some speakers may stress the "i" in the second syllable too much, saying "cli-NI-cian" with a long "i." Tip: Keep the "i" short and crisp, as in "bit," to maintain proper pronunciation.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "clinician"?

The pronunciation of "clinician" is /klɪˈnɪʃ.ən/ in both American and British English. The primary stress is on the second syllable, "ni."

What is the syllable breakdown for "clinician"?

"Clinician" has three syllables: "cli," "ni," and "cian." You can think of it as cli-ˈnish-ən, with the stress on "ni."

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "clinician"?

Many people may incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "CLInician" instead of the correct "cli-ˈNIsian." Remember to emphasize the "ni" for accurate pronunciation.

Is there a difference in the pronunciation of "clinician" in American and British English?

There is no significant difference in the pronunciation of "clinician" between American and British English; both use /klɪˈnɪʃ.ən/. The stress pattern remains the same in both dialects.