How to pronounce etymological
Say it like et-uh-muh-LOJ-uh-kul. Etymological has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LOJ).
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- et
- uh
- muh
- LOJ
- uh
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Etymological pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- etGive 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOJSay 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.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of etymological
- 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: et-uh-muh-LOJ-uh-kul.
What does etymological mean?
- Of or relating to etymology.
- Consistent with its etymological characteristics (in historical usage or the source language).
Where does etymological come from?
From etymology + -ical.
Words that rhyme with etymological
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Questions about saying etymological
How do you pronounce etymological?
Say et-uh-muh-LOJ-uh-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛtəməˈlɑdʒəkəl/. In British English it is /ˌɛtəməˈlɒdʒəkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in etymological?
Etymological has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LOJ). Broken into parts: et · uh · muh · LOJ · uh · kul.
Is etymological 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 /ˌɛtəməˈlɒdʒəkəl/ (et-uh-muh-LOJ-uh-kul).