How to pronounce dialectology
Say it like dy-uh-lek-TAH-luh-jee. Dialectology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAH).
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- dy
- uh
- lek
- TAH
- luh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dialectology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep 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 dialectology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dy-uh-lek-TOL-uh-jee.
What does dialectology mean?
- The study of dialects.
Where does dialectology come from?
From dialect + -o- + -logy.
Words that rhyme with dialectology
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Questions about saying dialectology
How do you pronounce dialectology?
Say dy-uh-lek-TAH-luh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪəˌlɛkˈtɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪəˌlɛkˈtɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dialectology?
Dialectology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TAH). Broken into parts: dy · uh · lek · TAH · luh · jee.
Is dialectology 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 /ˌdaɪəˌlɛkˈtɒlədʒi/ (dy-uh-lek-TOL-uh-jee).