How to pronounce acridology
Say it like ak-rih-DOL-uh-jee. Acridology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOL).
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- ak
- rih
- DOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acridology 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.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DOLSay 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 acridology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ak-rih-DOL-uh-jee.
What does acridology mean?
- The scientific study of grasshoppers and locusts (of the infraorder Acrididea).
Words that rhyme with acridology
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Questions about saying acridology
How do you pronounce acridology?
Say ak-rih-DOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌækrɪˈdɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌækrɪˈdɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acridology?
Acridology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOL). Broken into parts: ak · rih · DOL · uh · jee.
Is acridology 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 /ˌækrɪˈdɒlədʒi/ (ak-rih-DOL-uh-jee).