How to pronounce arcology
Say it like ar-KOL-uh-jee. Arcology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOL).
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- ar
- KOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arcology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 arcology
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ah-KOL-uh-jee.
What does arcology mean?
- Urban development theory proposed by Paolo Soleri involving three-dimensional building methods and efficient use of space and resources.
- An extremely large building or complex, sufficient to maintain an internal ecology as well as an extremely high human population density.
Where does arcology come from?
Blend of architecture + ecology, coined by Italian architect Paolo Soleri in 1969.
Words that rhyme with arcology
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of arcology.
Questions about saying arcology
How do you pronounce arcology?
Say ar-KOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ɑrˈkɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ɑːˈkɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arcology?
Arcology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOL). Broken into parts: ar · KOL · uh · jee.
Is arcology pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɑːˈkɒlədʒi/ (ah-KOL-uh-jee).