How to pronounce balneology
Say it like bal-nee-AH-luh-jee. Balneology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌbælniˈɑlədʒi/bal-nee-AH-luh-jee
UK British/ˌbælniˈɒlədʒi/bal-nee-OL-uh-jee
- bal
- nee
- AH
- luh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Balneology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- balGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AHSay 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 balneology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: bal-nee-OL-uh-jee.
What does balneology mean?
noun
- The study of baths and bathing, especially therapeutic bathing.
Words that rhyme with balneology
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Questions about saying balneology
How do you pronounce balneology?
Say bal-nee-AH-luh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌbælniˈɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌbælniˈɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in balneology?
Balneology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH). Broken into parts: bal · nee · AH · luh · jee.
Is balneology 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 /ˌbælniˈɒlədʒi/ (bal-nee-OL-uh-jee).