How to pronounce criminology
Say it like krim-ih-NOL-uh-jee. Criminology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOL).
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- krim
- ih
- NOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Criminology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- krimGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NOLSay 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 criminology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: krim-ih-NOL-uh-jee.
What does criminology mean?
- The study of crime and criminals, especially their behavior.“Criminology will help you understand the motivations of lawbreakers.”
Where does criminology come from?
From criminal + -logy.
Words that rhyme with criminology
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Questions about saying criminology
How do you pronounce criminology?
Say krim-ih-NOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌkrɪmɪˈnɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌkrɪmɪˈnɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in criminology?
Criminology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOL). Broken into parts: krim · ih · NOL · uh · jee.
Is criminology 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 /ˌkrɪmɪˈnɒlədʒi/ (krim-ih-NOL-uh-jee).