How to pronounce histology
Say it like hih-STOL-uh-jee. Histology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOL).
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- hih
- STOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Histology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STOLSay 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 histology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hih-STOL-uh-jee.
What does histology mean?
- The study of the microscopic structure, chemical composition and function of the tissue or tissue systems of plants and animals.
- Histopathology.
Where does histology come from?
From histo- + -logy.
Words that rhyme with histology
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Questions about saying histology
How do you pronounce histology?
Say hih-STOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /hɪˈstɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /hɪˈstɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in histology?
Histology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOL). Broken into parts: hih · STOL · uh · jee.
Is histology 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 /hɪˈstɒlədʒi/ (hih-STOL-uh-jee).