How to pronounce etymythology
Say it like et-uh-mih-THOL-uh-jee. Etymythology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (THOL).
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- et
- uh
- mih
- THOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Etymythology 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.
- mihKeep 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 etymythology
- 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-mih-THOL-uh-jee.
What does etymythology mean?
- A false etymology that has become widely disseminated and thus is commonly accepted as true; a folk etymology.
Where does etymythology come from?
Blend of etymology + mythology.
Words that rhyme with etymythology
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Questions about saying etymythology
How do you pronounce etymythology?
Say et-uh-mih-THOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛtəmɪˈθɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌɛtɪmɪˈθɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in etymythology?
Etymythology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (THOL). Broken into parts: et · uh · mih · THOL · uh · jee.
Is etymythology 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 /ˌɛtɪmɪˈθɒlədʒi/ (et-ih-mih-THOL-uh-jee).