How to pronounce ludology
Say it like loo-DAW-luh-jee. Ludology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAW).
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- loo
- DAW
- luh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ludology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- looGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- DAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ludology
American and British speakers say ludology in essentially the same way: /ˌluˈdɔləˌdʒi/ in the US and /ˌluːˈdɔːləˌdʒiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: loo-DAW-luh-jee.
What does ludology mean?
- The study of games and other forms of play.
Where does ludology come from?
From the Latin ludus (“game”) + -ology.
Words that rhyme with ludology
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ludology.
Questions about saying ludology
How do you pronounce ludology?
Say loo-DAW-luh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌluˈdɔləˌdʒi/. In British English it is /ˌluːˈdɔːləˌdʒiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ludology?
Ludology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAW). Broken into parts: loo · DAW · luh · jee.
Do Americans and Brits say ludology the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌluˈdɔləˌdʒi/ and the British form is /ˌluːˈdɔːləˌdʒiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.