How to pronounce cardiology
Say it like kar-dee-OL-uh-jee. Cardiology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OL).
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- kar
- dee
- OL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cardiology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- karGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 cardiology
- 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: kah-dee-OL-uh-jee.
What does cardiology mean?
- The study of the structure, function, and disorders of the heart.
Where does cardiology come from?
From cardio- + -logy.
Words that rhyme with cardiology
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cardiology.
Questions about saying cardiology
How do you pronounce cardiology?
Say kar-dee-OL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑrdiˈɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌkɑːdiˈɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cardiology?
Cardiology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OL). Broken into parts: kar · dee · OL · uh · jee.
Is cardiology 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 /ˌkɑːdiˈɒlədʒi/ (kah-dee-OL-uh-jee).