How to pronounce meteorological
Say it like mee-tee-or-uh-LAH-jih-kul. Meteorological has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LAH).
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- mee
- tee
- or
- uh
- LAH
- jih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meteorological 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- orGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of meteorological
- American English uses 7 syllables and British English 6.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: mee-teer-ruh-LOJ-ih-kul.
What does meteorological mean?
- Of or pertaining to meteorology.“The trip was postponed because the meteorological conditions were so bad.”
Where does meteorological come from?
From meteorology + -ical.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with meteorological
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of meteorological.
- biological
- psychological
- technological
- geological
- ecological
- ideological
- theological
- archaeological
- neurological
- physiological
Questions about saying meteorological
How do you pronounce meteorological?
Say mee-tee-or-uh-LAH-jih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌmitiˌɔrəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌmiːtɪərəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meteorological?
Meteorological has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LAH). Broken into parts: mee · tee · or · uh · LAH · jih · kul.
Is meteorological pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 7 syllables and British English 6. The British form is /ˌmiːtɪərəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ (mee-teer-ruh-LOJ-ih-kul).