How to pronounce ichthyology
Say it like ik-thee-OL-uh-jee. Ichthyology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OL).
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- ik
- thee
- OL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ichthyology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OLSay 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 ichthyology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ik-thee-OL-uh-jee.
What does ichthyology mean?
- A branch of zoology that studies fish.
Where does ichthyology come from?
From ichthyo- + -logy.
Words that rhyme with ichthyology
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Questions about saying ichthyology
How do you pronounce ichthyology?
Say ik-thee-OL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪkθiˈɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ichthyology?
Ichthyology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OL). Broken into parts: ik · thee · OL · uh · jee.
Is ichthyology 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 /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒi/ (ik-thee-OL-uh-jee).