How to pronounce filicology
Say it like fih-lih-KOL-uh-jee. Filicology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOL).
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- fih
- lih
- KOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Filicology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KOLSay 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 filicology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fih-lih-KOL-uh-jee.
What does filicology mean?
- The botanical study of ferns.
Where does filicology come from?
From Latin filic- (stem of filix (“fern”)) + English -ology (a variant of -logy (suffix denoting the study of a particular subject)).
Words that rhyme with filicology
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Questions about saying filicology
How do you pronounce filicology?
Say fih-lih-KOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /fɪlɪˈkɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /fɪlɪˈkɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in filicology?
Filicology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOL). Broken into parts: fih · lih · KOL · uh · jee.
Is filicology 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 /fɪlɪˈkɒlədʒi/ (fih-lih-KOL-uh-jee).