How to pronounce myrmecology
Say it like mur-mih-KOL-uh-jee. Myrmecology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOL).
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- mur
- mih
- KOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Myrmecology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- murGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KOLSay 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 myrmecology
- 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: mur-mih-KOL-uh-jee.
What does myrmecology mean?
- The study of ants.
Where does myrmecology come from?
From Ancient Greek myrmeco- (“ant”) + -logy (“study (of)”).
Words that rhyme with myrmecology
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Questions about saying myrmecology
How do you pronounce myrmecology?
Say mur-mih-KOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɝmɪˈkɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌmɜːmɪˈkɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in myrmecology?
Myrmecology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOL). Broken into parts: mur · mih · KOL · uh · jee.
Is myrmecology 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 /ˌmɜːmɪˈkɒlədʒi/ (mur-mih-KOL-uh-jee).