How to pronounce cereology
Say it like sih-uh-rih-OL-uh-jee. Cereology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OL).
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- sih
- uh
- rih
- OL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cereology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 cereology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sih-uh-rih-OL-uh-jee.
What does cereology mean?
- The investigation, or practice, of creating crop circles.
Where does cereology come from?
From Ceres (“Roman goddess of agriculture”) + -ology.
Words that rhyme with cereology
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cereology.
Questions about saying cereology
How do you pronounce cereology?
Say sih-uh-rih-OL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /sɪərɪˈɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /sɪərɪˈɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cereology?
Cereology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OL). Broken into parts: sih · uh · rih · OL · uh · jee.
Is cereology 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 /sɪərɪˈɒlədʒi/ (sih-uh-rih-OL-uh-jee).