How to pronounce herpetology
Say it like hur-pih-TOL-uh-jee. Herpetology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOL).
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- hur
- pih
- TOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Herpetology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- pihKeep 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 herpetology
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hur-pih-TOL-uh-jee.
What does herpetology mean?
- The branch of biology dealing with reptiles (Reptilia) and amphibians (Amphibia).
Words that rhyme with herpetology
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Questions about saying herpetology
How do you pronounce herpetology?
Say hur-pih-TOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɝpɪˈtɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌhɜːpɪˈtɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in herpetology?
Herpetology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOL). Broken into parts: hur · pih · TOL · uh · jee.
Is herpetology pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌhɜːpɪˈtɒlədʒi/ (hur-pih-TOL-uh-jee).