How to pronounce desertology
Say it like dez-er-TOL-uh-jee. Desertology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOL).
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- dez
- er
- TOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Desertology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 desertology
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dez-uh-TOL-uh-jee.
What does desertology mean?
- The study of deserts and related phenomena.
Words that rhyme with desertology
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Questions about saying desertology
How do you pronounce desertology?
Say dez-er-TOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛzərˈtɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌdɛzəˈtɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in desertology?
Desertology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOL). Broken into parts: dez · er · TOL · uh · jee.
Is desertology pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌdɛzəˈtɒlədʒi/ (dez-uh-TOL-uh-jee).