acoustician

noun

ac·​ous·​ti·​cian ˌa-ˌkü-ˈsti-shən How to pronounce acoustician (audio)
ə-ˌkü-
: a specialist in acoustics

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This requires architects and acousticians deeply schooled in theaters, and each has its own acoustical needs. Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026 The theater, located in the cellar, was designed by the architect and acoustician John Storyk, who’s built out studios for the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Jay-Z, and Alicia Keys. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025 The house also has a saltwater pool and a soundproof music room designed by acousticians and studio designers, per the listing, featured on Zillow Gone Wild. Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025 The Technical Award will go to the late Dr. Leo Beranek, a pioneering audio acoustician, inventor and MIT professor. George Varga, The Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for acoustician

Word History

Etymology

acoust(ic) + -ician

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of acoustician was in 1826

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“Acoustician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acoustician. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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