How to pronounce malacology
Say it like mal-uh-KAH-luh-jee. Malacology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAH).
- mal
- uh
- KAH
- luh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malacology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- malGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep 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 malacology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mal-uh-KOL-uh-jee.
What does malacology mean?
- The study of molluscs.
Where does malacology come from?
Equivalent to malaco- + -logy.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- malacozoology
Words that rhyme with malacology
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Questions about saying malacology
How do you pronounce malacology?
Say mal-uh-KAH-luh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌmæləˈkɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌmæləˈkɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malacology?
Malacology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAH). Broken into parts: mal · uh · KAH · luh · jee.
Is malacology 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 /ˌmæləˈkɒlədʒi/ (mal-uh-KOL-uh-jee).