How to pronounce gelotology
Say it like jel-uh-TOL-uh-jee. Gelotology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOL).
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- jel
- uh
- TOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gelotology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jelGive 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.
- TOLSay 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 gelotology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: jel-uh-TOL-uh-jee.
What does gelotology mean?
- The study of humor and laughter, and its effects on the body.
Words that rhyme with gelotology
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Questions about saying gelotology
How do you pronounce gelotology?
Say jel-uh-TOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒɛləˈtɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌdʒɛləˈtɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gelotology?
Gelotology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOL). Broken into parts: jel · uh · TOL · uh · jee.
Is gelotology 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 /ˌdʒɛləˈtɒlədʒi/ (jel-uh-TOL-uh-jee).