How to pronounce aetiology
Say it like ee-tee-OL-uh-jee. Aetiology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OL).
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- ee
- tee
- OL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aetiology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OLSay 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 aetiology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ee-tih-OL-uh-jee.
What does aetiology mean?
- The establishment of a cause, origin, or reason for something.
- The study of causes or causation.
- The study or investigation of the causes of disease; a scientific explanation for the origin of a disease.
Where does aetiology come from?
Borrowed from Latin aetiologia.
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Questions about saying aetiology
How do you pronounce aetiology?
Say ee-tee-OL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /itiˈɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /iːtɪˈɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aetiology?
Aetiology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OL). Broken into parts: ee · tee · OL · uh · jee.
Is aetiology 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 /iːtɪˈɒlədʒi/ (ee-tih-OL-uh-jee).
What words sound the same as aetiology?
Aetiology sounds the same as etiology in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.