How to pronounce ecclesiology
Say it like ih-klee-zee-OL-uh-jee. Ecclesiology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OL).
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- ih
- klee
- zee
- OL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ecclesiology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kleeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OLSay 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 ecclesiology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ih-klee-zee-OL-uh-jee.
What does ecclesiology mean?
- The branch of theology concerned with the doctrines, role etc. of a church.
- The science of building and decorating churches.
Where does ecclesiology come from?
From ecclesio- + -logy.
Words that rhyme with ecclesiology
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Questions about saying ecclesiology
How do you pronounce ecclesiology?
Say ih-klee-zee-OL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ɪˌkliziˈɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ɪˌkliːziˈɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ecclesiology?
Ecclesiology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OL). Broken into parts: ih · klee · zee · OL · uh · jee.
Is ecclesiology 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 /ɪˌkliːziˈɒlədʒi/ (ih-klee-zee-OL-uh-jee).