How to pronounce methodology
Say it like meth-uh-DOL-uh-jee. Methodology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOL).
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- meth
- uh
- DOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Methodology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- methGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DOLSay 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 methodology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: meth-uh-DOL-uh-jee.
What does methodology mean?
- the branch of philosophy that analyzes the principles and procedures of inquiry in a particular discipline
- the system of methods followed in a particular discipline
Where does methodology come from?
From French méthodologie.
Words that rhyme with methodology
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Questions about saying methodology
How do you pronounce methodology?
Say meth-uh-DOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛθəˈdɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌmɛθəˈdɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in methodology?
Methodology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOL). Broken into parts: meth · uh · DOL · uh · jee.
Is methodology 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 /ˌmɛθəˈdɒlədʒi/ (meth-uh-DOL-uh-jee).