How to pronounce gynecology
Say it like ghy-nuh-KOL-uh-jee. Gynecology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOL).
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- ghy
- nuh
- KOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gynecology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ghyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOLSay 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 gynecology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ghy-nih-KOL-uh-jee.
What does gynecology mean?
- The study of, or the branch of medicine specializing in, the medical problems of women, especially disorders of the reproductive organs.
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Questions about saying gynecology
How do you pronounce gynecology?
Say ghy-nuh-KOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌɡaɪnɪˈkɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gynecology?
Gynecology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOL). Broken into parts: ghy · nuh · KOL · uh · jee.
Is gynecology 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 /ˌɡaɪnɪˈkɒlədʒi/ (ghy-nih-KOL-uh-jee).