How to pronounce lepidopterology
Say it like lep-ih-dop-ter-ROL-uh-jee. Lepidopterology has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ROL).
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- lep
- ih
- dop
- ter
- ROL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lepidopterology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lepGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dopGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- ROLSay 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 lepidopterology
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: lep-ih-dop-tuh-ROL-uh-jee.
What does lepidopterology mean?
- The scientific study of butterflies and moths (the Lepidoptera).
- Lepidoptery, (the hobby of butterfly collecting).
Words that rhyme with lepidopterology
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Questions about saying lepidopterology
How do you pronounce lepidopterology?
Say lep-ih-dop-ter-ROL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɛpɪˌdɑptɚˈrɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌlɛpɪˌdɒptəˈrɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lepidopterology?
Lepidopterology has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ROL). Broken into parts: lep · ih · dop · ter · ROL · uh · jee.
Is lepidopterology pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌlɛpɪˌdɒptəˈrɒlədʒi/ (lep-ih-dop-tuh-ROL-uh-jee).