How to pronounce entomology
Say it like en-tuh-MOL-uh-jee. Entomology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOL).
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- en
- tuh
- MOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entomology 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MOLSay 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 entomology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: en-tuh-MOL-uh-jee.
What does entomology mean?
- The scientific study of insects, and (informal) of other arthropods (and occasionally other invertebrates).“Entomology is an important field of study within biology.”
Words that rhyme with entomology
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Questions about saying entomology
How do you pronounce entomology?
Say en-tuh-MOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛntəˈmɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌɛntəˈmɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entomology?
Entomology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOL). Broken into parts: en · tuh · MOL · uh · jee.
Is entomology 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 /ˌɛntəˈmɒlədʒi/ (en-tuh-MOL-uh-jee).