How to pronounce etiologies
Say it like ee-tee-OL-uh-jeez. Etiologies has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OL).
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- ee
- tee
- OL
- uh
- jeez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Etiologies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- teeKeep 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.
- jeezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of etiologies
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ee-tee-OL-uh-jeez.
What does etiologies mean?
- plural of etiology Alternative spelling of aetiologies.
Questions about saying etiologies
How do you pronounce etiologies?
Say ee-tee-OL-uh-jeez. The American pronunciation is /ˌitiˈɑlədʒiz/. In British English it is /ˌiːtiˈɒlədʒiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in etiologies?
Etiologies has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OL). Broken into parts: ee · tee · OL · uh · jeez.
Is etiologies 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 /ˌiːtiˈɒlədʒiz/ (ee-tee-OL-uh-jeez).