How to pronounce ichnology
Say it like ik-NOL-uh-jih. Ichnology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOL).
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- ik
- NOL
- uh
- jih
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ichnology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NOLSay 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.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ichnology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ik-NOL-uh-jih.
What does ichnology mean?
- A branch of paleontology concerned with the study of trace fossils such as footprints and burrows. Its subdisciplines include paleoichnology and neoichnology.
Where does ichnology come from?
From ichno- + -logy.
Questions about saying ichnology
How do you pronounce ichnology?
Say ik-NOL-uh-jih. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈnɑlədʒɪ/. In British English it is /ɪkˈnɒlədʒɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ichnology?
Ichnology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOL). Broken into parts: ik · NOL · uh · jih.
Is ichnology 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 /ɪkˈnɒlədʒɪ/ (ik-NOL-uh-jih).