How to pronounce etiology
Say it like ee-tee-OL-uh-jee. Etiology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OL).
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- ee
- tee
- OL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Etiology 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.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of etiology
- 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-jee.
What does etiology mean?
- US standard spelling of aetiology.
Where does etiology come from?
Borrowed from Latin aetiologia.
Words that rhyme with etiology
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Questions about saying etiology
How do you pronounce etiology?
Say ee-tee-OL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌitiˈɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌiːtiˈɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in etiology?
Etiology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OL). Broken into parts: ee · tee · OL · uh · jee.
Is etiology 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 /ˌiːtiˈɒlədʒi/ (ee-tee-OL-uh-jee).