How to pronounce gemology
Say it like jeh-MOL-uh-jee. Gemology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOL).
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- jeh
- MOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gemology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gemology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: jeh-MOL-uh-jee.
What does gemology mean?
- The art and science of gems.
Where does gemology come from?
From gem + -ology.
Words that rhyme with gemology
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Questions about saying gemology
How do you pronounce gemology?
Say jeh-MOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /dʒɛˈmɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /dʒɛˈmɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gemology?
Gemology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOL). Broken into parts: jeh · MOL · uh · jee.
Is gemology 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 /dʒɛˈmɒlədʒi/ (jeh-MOL-uh-jee).