How to pronounce hymnology
Say it like HIM-nol-uh-jee. Hymnology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIM).
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- HIM
- nol
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hymnology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nolKeep this part quick and light. 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 hymnology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HIM-nol-uh-jee.
What does hymnology mean?
- The study of hymns; hymnody.
Where does hymnology come from?
From hymn + -ology.
Questions about saying hymnology
How do you pronounce hymnology?
Say HIM-nol-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪmnɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˈhɪmnɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hymnology?
Hymnology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIM). Broken into parts: HIM · nol · uh · jee.
Is hymnology 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 /ˈhɪmnɒlədʒi/ (HIM-nol-uh-jee).