How to pronounce endocrinology
Say it like en-duh-krih-NOL-uh-jee. Endocrinology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NOL).
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- en
- duh
- krih
- NOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endocrinology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- krihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NOLSay 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 endocrinology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: en-duh-krih-NOL-uh-jee.
What does endocrinology mean?
- The study of the endocrine glands of the human body, the hormones produced by them, and their related disorders.
Where does endocrinology come from?
From French endocrinologie, or endocrine + -ology.
Words that rhyme with endocrinology
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Questions about saying endocrinology
How do you pronounce endocrinology?
Say en-duh-krih-NOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛndəkrɪˈnɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌɛndəkrɪˈnɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endocrinology?
Endocrinology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NOL). Broken into parts: en · duh · krih · NOL · uh · jee.
Is endocrinology 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 /ˌɛndəkrɪˈnɒlədʒi/ (en-duh-krih-NOL-uh-jee).