How to pronounce crustaceology
Say it like kruh-stay-shee-OL-uh-jee. Crustaceology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OL).
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- kruh
- stay
- shee
- OL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crustaceology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- stayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 crustaceology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kruh-stay-shee-OL-uh-jee.
What does crustaceology mean?
- The branch of zoology dealing with crustaceans.
Where does crustaceology come from?
From crustacea + -ology.
Words that rhyme with crustaceology
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Questions about saying crustaceology
How do you pronounce crustaceology?
Say kruh-stay-shee-OL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /krʌˌsteɪʃiˈɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /krʌˌsteɪʃiˈɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crustaceology?
Crustaceology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OL). Broken into parts: kruh · stay · shee · OL · uh · jee.
Is crustaceology 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 /krʌˌsteɪʃiˈɒlədʒi/ (kruh-stay-shee-OL-uh-jee).