How to pronounce accidentology
Say it like ak-suh-dun-TOL-uh-jee. Accidentology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TOL).
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- ak
- suh
- dun
- TOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accidentology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of accidentology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ak-suh-dun-TOL-uh-jee.
What does accidentology mean?
- The study of accidents, especially of motor vehicle accidents.
Where does accidentology come from?
From accident + -logy.
Words that rhyme with accidentology
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Questions about saying accidentology
How do you pronounce accidentology?
Say ak-suh-dun-TOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌæksədənˈtɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌæksədənˈtɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accidentology?
Accidentology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TOL). Broken into parts: ak · suh · dun · TOL · uh · jee.
Is accidentology pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌæksədənˈtɒlədʒi/ (ak-suh-dun-TOL-uh-jee).