How to pronounce nephology
Say it like nih-FOL-uh-jee. Nephology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOL).
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- nih
- FOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nephology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FOLSay 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 nephology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: nih-FOL-uh-jee.
What does nephology mean?
- The branch of meteorology that studies clouds.“His head's always in the clouds, so he must want to study nephology.”
Where does nephology come from?
From nepho- + -logy.
Words that rhyme with nephology
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Questions about saying nephology
How do you pronounce nephology?
Say nih-FOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /nɪˈfɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /nɪˈfɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nephology?
Nephology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOL). Broken into parts: nih · FOL · uh · jee.
Is nephology 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 /nɪˈfɒlədʒi/ (nih-FOL-uh-jee).