How to pronounce juxtology
Say it like JUHK-stol-uh-jee. Juxtology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHK).
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- JUHK
- stol
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Juxtology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- stolKeep 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 juxtology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: JUHK-stol-uh-jee.
What does juxtology mean?
- the study in literature of juxtaposition in text and semantics.
Where does juxtology come from?
Combination of juxta- (“alongside”) + -ology ("study of").
Questions about saying juxtology
How do you pronounce juxtology?
Say JUHK-stol-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒʌkstɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˈdʒʌkstɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in juxtology?
Juxtology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUHK). Broken into parts: JUHK · stol · uh · jee.
Is juxtology 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 /ˈdʒʌkstɒlədʒi/ (JUHK-stol-uh-jee).