How to pronounce mereology
Say it like mee-uh-ree-OL-uh-jee. Mereology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OL).
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- mee
- uh
- ree
- OL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mereology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- meeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OLSay 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 mereology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mee-uh-ree-OL-uh-jee.
What does mereology mean?
- The discipline which deals with the relationship of parts with their respective wholes.
Words that rhyme with mereology
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Questions about saying mereology
How do you pronounce mereology?
Say mee-uh-ree-OL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌmiəriˈɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌmiːəriˈɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mereology?
Mereology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OL). Broken into parts: mee · uh · ree · OL · uh · jee.
Is mereology 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 /ˌmiːəriˈɒlədʒi/ (mee-uh-ree-OL-uh-jee).