How to pronounce nephrology
Say it like nuh-FROL-uh-jee. Nephrology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FROL).
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- nuh
- FROL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nephrology 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.
- FROLSay 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 nephrology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: nuh-FROL-uh-jee.
What does nephrology mean?
- The branch of medicine that deals with the function and diseases of the kidneys.
Where does nephrology come from?
From nephro- + -logy.
Words that rhyme with nephrology
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Questions about saying nephrology
How do you pronounce nephrology?
Say nuh-FROL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /nəˈfrɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /nəˈfrɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nephrology?
Nephrology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FROL). Broken into parts: nuh · FROL · uh · jee.
Is nephrology 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 /nəˈfrɒlədʒi/ (nuh-FROL-uh-jee).