How to pronounce glossology
Say it like glaw-SOL-uh-jee. Glossology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOL).
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- glaw
- SOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glossology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- glawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- SOLSay 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 glossology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: glo-SOL-uh-jee.
What does glossology mean?
- The science of language; linguistics.
- The naming of parts of plants.
- The definition and explanation of terms in constructing a glossary.
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Questions about saying glossology
How do you pronounce glossology?
Say glaw-SOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ɡlɔˈsɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ɡlɒˈsɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glossology?
Glossology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOL). Broken into parts: glaw · SOL · uh · jee.
Is glossology 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 /ɡlɒˈsɒlədʒi/ (glo-SOL-uh-jee).