How to pronounce Egyptology
Say it like ee-jup-TOL-uh-jee. Egyptology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOL).
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- ee
- jup
- TOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Egyptology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- jupKeep 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 Egyptology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ee-jup-TOL-uh-jee.
What does Egyptology mean?
- The study of ancient Egypt.
- A work concerning ancient Egypt.
Words that rhyme with Egyptology
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Questions about saying Egyptology
How do you pronounce Egyptology?
Say ee-jup-TOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌidʒəpˈtɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌiːdʒəpˈtɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Egyptology?
Egyptology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOL). Broken into parts: ee · jup · TOL · uh · jee.
Is Egyptology 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 /ˌiːdʒəpˈtɒlədʒi/ (ee-jup-TOL-uh-jee).