How to pronounce embryology
Say it like em-bree-OL-uh-jee. Embryology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OL).
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- em
- bree
- OL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Embryology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- emGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- breeKeep 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 embryology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: em-bree-OL-uh-jee.
What does embryology mean?
- The scientific study of embryos and (often) also the developmental biology of all prenatal phases (embryology sensu stricto plus fetology and teratology collectively).
Where does embryology come from?
From embryo + -logy.
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Questions about saying embryology
How do you pronounce embryology?
Say em-bree-OL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛmbriˈɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌɛmbriˈɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in embryology?
Embryology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OL). Broken into parts: em · bree · OL · uh · jee.
Is embryology 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 /ˌɛmbriˈɒlədʒi/ (em-bree-OL-uh-jee).