How to pronounce limnological
Say it like lim-nuh-LAH-juh-kul. Limnological has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH).
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- lim
- nuh
- LAH
- juh
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Limnological pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- limGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of limnological
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: lim-nuh-LOJ-ih-kul.
What does limnological mean?
- Of or relating to limnology (“the science concerning the biological, geological, and physical properties of fresh water bodies, especially lakes and ponds”).“a limnological study”
Where does limnological come from?
From limnology + -ical (suffix meaning ‘of or relating to’ forming adjectives from nouns).
Words that rhyme with limnological
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Questions about saying limnological
How do you pronounce limnological?
Say lim-nuh-LAH-juh-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɪmnəˈlɑdʒəkəl/. In British English it is /ˌlɪmnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in limnological?
Limnological has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH). Broken into parts: lim · nuh · LAH · juh · kul.
Is limnological 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 /ˌlɪmnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ (lim-nuh-LOJ-ih-kul).