How to pronounce ethology
Say it like ih-THOL-uh-jee. Ethology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THOL).
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- ih
- THOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ethology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- THOLSay 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 ethology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ee-THOL-uh-jee.
What does ethology mean?
- The scientific study of animalian behavior, especially that of nonhuman animals.
Words that rhyme with ethology
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Questions about saying ethology
How do you pronounce ethology?
Say ih-THOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈθɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /iːˈθɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ethology?
Ethology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THOL). Broken into parts: ih · THOL · uh · jee.
Is ethology 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 /iːˈθɒlədʒi/ (ee-THOL-uh-jee).