How to pronounce mythology
Say it like muh-THOL-uh-jee. Mythology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THOL).
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- muh
- THOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mythology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THOLSay 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.
- jeeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mythology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mih-THOL-uh-jee.
What does mythology mean?
- myths collectively; the body of stories associated with a culture or institution or person
- the study of myths
Where does mythology come from?
First attested as Middle English in 1412.
Words that rhyme with mythology
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mythology.
Questions about saying mythology
How do you pronounce mythology?
Say muh-THOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /məˈθɑləˌdʒi/. In British English it is /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mythology?
Mythology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THOL). Broken into parts: muh · THOL · uh · jee.
Is mythology 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 /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/ (mih-THOL-uh-jee).