How to pronounce audiology
Say it like aw-dee-OL-uh-jee. Audiology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OL).
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- aw
- dee
- OL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Audiology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- deeKeep 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 audiology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: aw-dee-OL-uh-jee.
What does audiology mean?
- The study of the auditory and vestibular systems, and associated disorders.
- An allied health profession pertaining to the assessment and rehabilitation of hearing and balance disorders.
Where does audiology come from?
From audio- + -logy.
Words that rhyme with audiology
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Questions about saying audiology
How do you pronounce audiology?
Say aw-dee-OL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔdiˈɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ɔːdiˈɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in audiology?
Audiology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OL). Broken into parts: aw · dee · OL · uh · jee.
Is audiology 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 /ɔːdiˈɒlədʒi/ (aw-dee-OL-uh-jee).