How to pronounce googology
Say it like goo-GOL-uh-jee. Googology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOL).
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- goo
- GOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Googology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- GOLSay 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 googology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: goo-GOL-uh-jee.
What does googology mean?
- The Internet search engine Google, or the use of it to find out information.
- The study of large numbers.
Where does googology come from?
From Google + -ology.
Words that rhyme with googology
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Questions about saying googology
How do you pronounce googology?
Say goo-GOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡuˈɡɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌɡuːˈɡɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in googology?
Googology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOL). Broken into parts: goo · GOL · uh · jee.
Is googology 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 /ˌɡuːˈɡɒlədʒi/ (goo-GOL-uh-jee).