How to pronounce conchology
Say it like kong-KOL-uh-jee. Conchology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOL).
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- kong
- KOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conchology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kongKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KOLSay 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 conchology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kong-KOL-uh-jee.
What does conchology mean?
- The study of molluscs and their shells.
- The hobby of shell collecting.
Words that rhyme with conchology
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of conchology.
Questions about saying conchology
How do you pronounce conchology?
Say kong-KOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /kɑŋˈkɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /kɒŋˈkɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conchology?
Conchology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOL). Broken into parts: kong · KOL · uh · jee.
Is conchology 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 /kɒŋˈkɒlədʒi/ (kong-KOL-uh-jee).