How to pronounce limnology
Say it like lim-NOL-uh-jee. Limnology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOL).
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- lim
- NOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Limnology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- limKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NOLSay 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 limnology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: lim-NOL-uh-jee.
What does limnology mean?
- The science concerning the biological, geological, and physical properties of fresh water bodies, especially lakes and ponds.
Where does limnology come from?
From limno- + -logy.
Words that rhyme with limnology
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Questions about saying limnology
How do you pronounce limnology?
Say lim-NOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /lɪmˈnɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /lɪmˈnɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in limnology?
Limnology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOL). Broken into parts: lim · NOL · uh · jee.
Is limnology 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 /lɪmˈnɒlədʒi/ (lim-NOL-uh-jee).