How to pronounce dactylology
Say it like dak-tuh-LOL-uh-jee. Dactylology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOL).
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- dak
- tuh
- LOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dactylology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOLSay 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 dactylology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dak-tih-LOL-uh-jee.
What does dactylology mean?
- The use of the fingers and hands to communicate ideas, especially by the deaf.
Words that rhyme with dactylology
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Questions about saying dactylology
How do you pronounce dactylology?
Say dak-tuh-LOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌdæktəˈlɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌdæktɪˈlɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dactylology?
Dactylology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOL). Broken into parts: dak · tuh · LOL · uh · jee.
Is dactylology 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 /ˌdæktɪˈlɒlədʒi/ (dak-tih-LOL-uh-jee).