How to pronounce hematology
Say it like hem-uh-TOL-uh-jee. Hematology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOL).
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- hem
- uh
- TOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hematology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hemGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 hematology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hem-uh-TOL-uh-jee.
What does hematology mean?
- The scientific study of blood and blood-producing organs.
- The medical specialty dealing with the health and diseases of blood and blood-producing organs.
Where does hematology come from?
From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms: hemato- + -logy = hemat- + -ology; morphologically parallel with hematology.
Words that rhyme with hematology
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Questions about saying hematology
How do you pronounce hematology?
Say hem-uh-TOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɛməˈtɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌhɛməˈtɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hematology?
Hematology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOL). Broken into parts: hem · uh · TOL · uh · jee.
Is hematology 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 /ˌhɛməˈtɒlədʒi/ (hem-uh-TOL-uh-jee).