How to pronounce anthecology
Say it like an-thuh-KOL-uh-jee. Anthecology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOL).
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- an
- thuh
- KOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anthecology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOLSay 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 anthecology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: an-thuh-KOL-uh-jee.
What does anthecology mean?
- The study of the relationships between flowers and pollinators
Where does anthecology come from?
From antho- + ecology.
Words that rhyme with anthecology
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Questions about saying anthecology
How do you pronounce anthecology?
Say an-thuh-KOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌænθəˈkɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌænθəˈkɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anthecology?
Anthecology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOL). Broken into parts: an · thuh · KOL · uh · jee.
Is anthecology 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 /ˌænθəˈkɒlədʒi/ (an-thuh-KOL-uh-jee).