How to pronounce meteorology
Say it like mee-tee-uh-ROL-uh-jee. Meteorology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ROL).
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- mee
- tee
- uh
- ROL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meteorology 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROLSay 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 meteorology
- 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-tee-uh-ROL-uh-jee.
What does meteorology mean?
- The science that deals with the study of the atmosphere and its phenomena, especially with weather and weather forecasting.“study of meteorology”
- The atmospheric phenomena in a specific region or period.“meteorology report”
Words that rhyme with meteorology
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Questions about saying meteorology
How do you pronounce meteorology?
Say mee-tee-uh-ROL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌmitiəˈrɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meteorology?
Meteorology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ROL). Broken into parts: mee · tee · uh · ROL · uh · jee.
Is meteorology 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 /ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒi/ (mee-tee-uh-ROL-uh-jee).