How to pronounce deontological
Say it like dee-ahn-tuh-LAH-juh-kul. Deontological has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAH).
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US American/ˌdiɑntəˈlɑdʒəkəl/dee-ahn-tuh-LAH-juh-kul
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- dee
- ahn
- tuh
- LAH
- juh
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deontological pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does deontological mean?
adjective
- Of or relating to deontology.
Where does deontological come from?
From deontology + -ical (1832).
Words that rhyme with deontological
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Questions about saying deontological
How do you pronounce deontological?
Say dee-ahn-tuh-LAH-juh-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌdiɑntəˈlɑdʒəkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deontological?
Deontological has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAH). Broken into parts: dee · ahn · tuh · LAH · juh · kul.