How to pronounce deontology
Say it like dee-on-TOL-uh-jee. Deontology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOL).
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- dee
- on
- TOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deontology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- onGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 deontology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dee-on-TOL-uh-jee.
What does deontology mean?
- Synonym of ethics (“the study of principles relating to right and wrong conduct”).
- The normative ethical theory that the morality of an action is based on whether the action follows certain obligations or rules, rather than on its inherent goodness, consequences, etc.
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Questions about saying deontology
How do you pronounce deontology?
Say dee-on-TOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /diˌɑnˈtɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌdiːɒnˈtɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deontology?
Deontology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOL). Broken into parts: dee · on · TOL · uh · jee.
Is deontology 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 /ˌdiːɒnˈtɒlədʒi/ (dee-on-TOL-uh-jee).