How to pronounce gerontology
Say it like jer-un-TOL-uh-jee. Gerontology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOL).
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US American/ˌdʒɛrənˈtɑlədʒi/jer-un-TOL-uh-jee
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- jer
- un
- TOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gerontology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep 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.
What does gerontology mean?
noun
- The study of the elderly, and of the aging process itself.
- The branch of science that deals with the problems of aged people. It is to be distinguished from geriatrics, which is the study of the diseases of the elderly. Gerontology covers the social, psychological and biological aspects of aging.
Where does gerontology come from?
From geronto- + -logy.
Words that rhyme with gerontology
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Questions about saying gerontology
How do you pronounce gerontology?
Say jer-un-TOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒɛrənˈtɑlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gerontology?
Gerontology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOL). Broken into parts: jer · un · TOL · uh · jee.