What is another word for phonologists?
Pronunciation: [fənˈɒləd͡ʒˌɪsts] (IPA) 
Phonologists are professionals who specialize in studying the sounds of language, their production, and their function in communication. However, there are several synonyms that describe people who perform similar roles. Linguists study language and how it works, including phonology. Speech pathologists work with individuals who have difficulties with speech and language, including sound production. Phonemicists focus on the analysis of speech sounds and their functions in a specific language. Phoneticians specialize in the acoustic and articulatory properties of speech sounds. Dialectologists study and compare different dialects of a language. All of these professionals work to gain a deeper understanding of human language and how it functions in communication.
