plural noun
People who study the natural world and do research to learn how it works.
The scientists conducted experiments in the lab.
Many scientists study how climate change affects the oceans.
American English
How to pronounce scientists
nounB1Common word
SAIntihsts
/ˈsaɪ.n̩.tɪsts/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of scientist
People who study the natural world and do research to learn how it works.
What to listen for
“Scientists” is usually pronounced /ˈsaɪ.n̩.tɪsts/, but you may also hear /ˈsaɪn.tɪsts/ with a shorter middle part. In natural connected speech, the final /t/ may disappear, so it can sound like /ˈsaɪ.n̩.tɪss/.
Main pronunciation/ˈsaɪ.n̩.tɪsts/
Shorter middle part/ˈsaɪn.tɪsts/