How to pronounce lexicology
Say it like lek-sih-KOL-uh-jee. Lexicology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOL).
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- lek
- sih
- KOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lexicology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KOLSay 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 lexicology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: lek-sih-KOL-uh-jee.
What does lexicology mean?
- The part of linguistics that studies words, their nature and meaning, words' elements, relations between words including semantic relations, words groups and the whole lexicon.
- A specific theory concerning the lexicon.
Words that rhyme with lexicology
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Questions about saying lexicology
How do you pronounce lexicology?
Say lek-sih-KOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɛksɪˈkɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lexicology?
Lexicology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOL). Broken into parts: lek · sih · KOL · uh · jee.
Is lexicology 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 /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒlədʒi/ (lek-sih-KOL-uh-jee).