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How to pronounce analyst

nounB2Common word
AAnuhlihst

/ˈæ.nə.lɪst̚/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

a person whose job is to study information about a subject and explain what it means

What to listen for

“Analyst” is usually pronounced /ˈæ.nə.lɪst̚/. It can also be pronounced /ˈæ.nl̩.ɪst̚/, with a very short middle vowel.

Usual pronunciation/ˈæ.nə.lɪst̚/
Also heard/ˈæ.nl̩.ɪst̚/
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Meanings & examples

noun

a person whose job is to study information about a subject and explain what it means

The analyst explained why sales had fallen.

An analyst compared the candidates’ policies before the debate.

Common phrases & grammar

data analyst · financial analyst · political analyst · market analyst

an analyst + verb + object

an analyst in + field

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