How to pronounce glyptology
Say it like glip-TOL-uh-jee. Glyptology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOL).
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- glip
- TOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glyptology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- glipKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 glyptology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: glip-TOL-uh-jee.
What does glyptology mean?
- The study of engraving, especially on precious stones.
Words that rhyme with glyptology
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Questions about saying glyptology
How do you pronounce glyptology?
Say glip-TOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ɡlɪpˈtɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ɡlɪpˈtɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glyptology?
Glyptology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOL). Broken into parts: glip · TOL · uh · jee.
Is glyptology 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 /ɡlɪpˈtɒlədʒi/ (glip-TOL-uh-jee).