How to pronounce morphological
Say it like mor-fuh-LOJ-ih-kul. Morphological has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOJ).
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- mor
- fuh
- LOJ
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Morphological pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- morGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep 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 morphological
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: maw-fuh-LOJ-ih-kul.
What does morphological mean?
- Of, or pertaining to, morphology.
Where does morphological come from?
From morphology + -ical.
Words that rhyme with morphological
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of morphological.
- biological
- psychological
- technological
- geological
- ecological
- ideological
- theological
- archaeological
- neurological
- physiological
Questions about saying morphological
How do you pronounce morphological?
Say mor-fuh-LOJ-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɔrfəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌmɔːfəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in morphological?
Morphological has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOJ). Broken into parts: mor · fuh · LOJ · ih · kul.
Is morphological pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌmɔːfəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ (maw-fuh-LOJ-ih-kul).