How to pronounce glottology
Say it like glo-TOL-uh-jee. Glottology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOL).
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- glo
- TOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glottology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gloKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 glottology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: glo-TOL-uh-jee.
What does glottology mean?
- The science of languages
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with glottology
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Questions about saying glottology
How do you pronounce glottology?
Say glo-TOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ɡlɑˈtɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ɡlɒˈtɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glottology?
Glottology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOL). Broken into parts: glo · TOL · uh · jee.
Is glottology 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 /ɡlɒˈtɒlədʒi/ (glo-TOL-uh-jee).