How to pronounce actinology
Say it like ak-tih-NOL-uh-jee. Actinology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOL).
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- ak
- tih
- NOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Actinology 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NOLSay 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 actinology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ak-tih-NOL-uh-jee.
What does actinology mean?
- The study of the effect of light on chemicals.
Where does actinology come from?
From actino- + -logy.
Words that rhyme with actinology
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Questions about saying actinology
How do you pronounce actinology?
Say ak-tih-NOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌæktɪˈnɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌæktɪˈnɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in actinology?
Actinology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOL). Broken into parts: ak · tih · NOL · uh · jee.
Is actinology 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 /ˌæktɪˈnɒlədʒi/ (ak-tih-NOL-uh-jee).