How to pronounce necrology
Say it like nuh-KRAW-luh-jee. Necrology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRAW).
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- nuh
- KRAW
- luh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Necrology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KRAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- luhKeep 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 necrology
American and British speakers say necrology in essentially the same way: /nəˈkrɔlədʒi/ in the US and /nɛˈkrɒlədʒi/ in the UK.
British respelling: neh-KROL-uh-jee.
What does necrology mean?
- A church register containing the names of those connected with the church who have died.
- A listing of people who have died during a specific period of time.
- A notice of death.
Where does necrology come from?
From necro- + -logy.
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Words that rhyme with necrology
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Questions about saying necrology
How do you pronounce necrology?
Say nuh-KRAW-luh-jee. The American pronunciation is /nəˈkrɔlədʒi/. In British English it is /nɛˈkrɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in necrology?
Necrology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRAW). Broken into parts: nuh · KRAW · luh · jee.
Do Americans and Brits say necrology the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nəˈkrɔlədʒi/ and the British form is /nɛˈkrɒlədʒi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.