How to pronounce astrology
Say it like uh-STRAH-luh-jee. Astrology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAH).
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- uh
- STRAH
- luh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Astrology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep 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 astrology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-STROL-uh-jee.
What does astrology mean?
- Divination about human affairs or natural phenomena from the relative positions of celestial bodies.
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Questions about saying astrology
How do you pronounce astrology?
Say uh-STRAH-luh-jee. The American pronunciation is /əˈstrɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /əˈstrɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in astrology?
Astrology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAH). Broken into parts: uh · STRAH · luh · jee.
Is astrology 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 /əˈstrɒlədʒi/ (uh-STROL-uh-jee).