How to pronounce cosmetology
Say it like koz-muh-TOL-uh-jee. Cosmetology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOL).
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- koz
- muh
- TOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cosmetology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kozGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOLSay 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 cosmetology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: koz-muh-TOL-uh-jee.
What does cosmetology mean?
- The science of cosmetics.
- The profession of a cosmetologist or beautician.
Where does cosmetology come from?
From French cosmétologie.
Words that rhyme with cosmetology
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Questions about saying cosmetology
How do you pronounce cosmetology?
Say koz-muh-TOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑzməˈtɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌkɒzməˈtɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cosmetology?
Cosmetology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOL). Broken into parts: koz · muh · TOL · uh · jee.
Is cosmetology 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 /ˌkɒzməˈtɒlədʒi/ (koz-muh-TOL-uh-jee).