How to pronounce etymologies
Say it like et-ih-MOL-uh-jeez. Etymologies has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOL).
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- et
- ih
- MOL
- uh
- jeez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Etymologies 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MOLSay 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 etymologies
- 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-ih-MOL-uh-jeez.
What does etymologies mean?
- plural of etymology How to pronounce etymology
Questions about saying etymologies
How do you pronounce etymologies?
Say et-ih-MOL-uh-jeez. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛtɪˈmɑlədʒiz/. In British English it is /ˌɛtɪˈmɒlədʒiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in etymologies?
Etymologies has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOL). Broken into parts: et · ih · MOL · uh · jeez.
Is etymologies 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 /ˌɛtɪˈmɒlədʒiz/ (et-ih-MOL-uh-jeez).