How to pronounce mixology
Say it like MIK-saw-luh-ghee. Mixology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIK).
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- MIK
- saw
- luh
- ghee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mixology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gheeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mixology
American and British speakers say mixology in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪkˌsɔləˌɡi/ in the US and /ˈmɪkˌsɔːləˌɡiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIK-saw-luh-ghee.
What does mixology mean?
- The art of combining various ingredients to create cocktails.
- The work of a disc jockey.
Where does mixology come from?
Back-formation from mixologist.
Questions about saying mixology
How do you pronounce mixology?
Say MIK-saw-luh-ghee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪkˌsɔləˌɡi/. In British English it is /ˈmɪkˌsɔːləˌɡiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mixology?
Mixology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIK). Broken into parts: MIK · saw · luh · ghee.
Do Americans and Brits say mixology the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪkˌsɔləˌɡi/ and the British form is /ˈmɪkˌsɔːləˌɡiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.