How to pronounce epidemiology
Say it like ep-uh-dem-ee-OL-uh-jee. Epidemiology has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (OL).
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- ep
- uh
- dem
- ee
- OL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epidemiology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- epGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- demGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep 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 epidemiology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ep-ih-dee-mih-OL-uh-jee.
What does epidemiology mean?
- The branch of science dealing with the spread and control of diseases, viruses, concepts etc. throughout populations or systems.
- The epidemiological body of knowledge about a particular thing.
Where does epidemiology come from?
From Late Latin epidemia + -logy.
Words that rhyme with epidemiology
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Questions about saying epidemiology
How do you pronounce epidemiology?
Say ep-uh-dem-ee-OL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛpəˌdɛmiˈɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌɛpɪˌdiːmɪˈɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epidemiology?
Epidemiology has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (OL). Broken into parts: ep · uh · dem · ee · OL · uh · jee.
Is epidemiology 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 /ˌɛpɪˌdiːmɪˈɒlədʒi/ (ep-ih-dee-mih-OL-uh-jee).