How to pronounce maledictology
Say it like mal-uh-dik-TOL-uh-jee. Maledictology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TOL).
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- mal
- uh
- dik
- TOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maledictology 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.
- dikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TOLSay 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 maledictology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mal-uh-dik-TOL-uh-jee.
What does maledictology mean?
- The scientific study of insults and curses.
Where does maledictology come from?
From malediction + -ology.
Words that rhyme with maledictology
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Questions about saying maledictology
How do you pronounce maledictology?
Say mal-uh-dik-TOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌmælədɪkˈtɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌmælədɪkˈtɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maledictology?
Maledictology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TOL). Broken into parts: mal · uh · dik · TOL · uh · jee.
Is maledictology 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 /ˌmælədɪkˈtɒlədʒi/ (mal-uh-dik-TOL-uh-jee).