How to pronounce desmology
Say it like duz-MOL-oh-jee. Desmology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOL).
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- duz
- MOL
- oh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Desmology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of desmology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: duz-MOL-oh-jee.
What does desmology mean?
- The branch of anatomy which concerns ligaments.
Questions about saying desmology
How do you pronounce desmology?
Say duz-MOL-oh-jee. The American pronunciation is /dəzˈmɑloʊdʒi/. In British English it is /dəzˈmɒləʊdʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in desmology?
Desmology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOL). Broken into parts: duz · MOL · oh · jee.
Is desmology 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 /dəzˈmɒləʊdʒi/ (duz-MOL-oh-jee).