How to pronounce haplology
Say it like ha-PLOL-uh-jee. Haplology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLOL).
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- ha
- PLOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haplology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- haKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- PLOLSay 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 haplology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ha-PLOL-uh-jee.
What does haplology mean?
- The process of deleting one of two almost identical syllables within a word.
- An instance of said process.
Where does haplology come from?
From haplo- + -logy.
Words that rhyme with haplology
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Questions about saying haplology
How do you pronounce haplology?
Say ha-PLOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /hæˈplɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /hæˈplɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haplology?
Haplology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLOL). Broken into parts: ha · PLOL · uh · jee.
Is haplology 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 /hæˈplɒlədʒi/ (ha-PLOL-uh-jee).