How to pronounce neonatology
Say it like nee-oh-nuh-TOL-uh-jee. Neonatology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TOL).
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- nee
- oh
- nuh
- TOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neonatology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- neeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOLSay 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 neonatology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: nee-oh-nuh-TOL-uh-jee.
What does neonatology mean?
- The branch of medicine that deals with newborn infants, especially the ill or premature newborn infant.
Where does neonatology come from?
From neonate + -ology.
Words that rhyme with neonatology
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Questions about saying neonatology
How do you pronounce neonatology?
Say nee-oh-nuh-TOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌnioʊnəˈtɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌniːəʊnəˈtɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neonatology?
Neonatology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TOL). Broken into parts: nee · oh · nuh · TOL · uh · jee.
Is neonatology 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 /ˌniːəʊnəˈtɒlədʒi/ (nee-oh-nuh-TOL-uh-jee).