How to pronounce chirology
Say it like ky-ROL-uh-jee. Chirology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROL).
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- ky
- ROL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chirology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ROLSay 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 chirology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ky-ROL-uh-jee.
What does chirology mean?
- Palm reading.
- The use of the manual alphabet; signing.
Where does chirology come from?
From chiro- + -logy.
Words that rhyme with chirology
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chirology.
Questions about saying chirology
How do you pronounce chirology?
Say ky-ROL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /kaɪˈrɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /kaɪˈrɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chirology?
Chirology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROL). Broken into parts: ky · ROL · uh · jee.
Is chirology 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 /kaɪˈrɒlədʒi/ (ky-ROL-uh-jee).