How to pronounce nomology
Say it like noh-MOL-uh-jee. Nomology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOL).
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- noh
- MOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nomology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MOLSay 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 nomology
- 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: noh-MOL-uh-jee.
What does nomology mean?
- The study of laws
- The study of general physical and logical laws
- The science of the laws of the mind; rational psychology.
Where does nomology come from?
Formed as nom- + -o- + -logy, by analogy with the French nomologie.
Words that rhyme with nomology
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Questions about saying nomology
How do you pronounce nomology?
Say noh-MOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /noʊˈmɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /nəʊˈmɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nomology?
Nomology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOL). Broken into parts: noh · MOL · uh · jee.
Is nomology 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 /nəʊˈmɒlədʒi/ (noh-MOL-uh-jee).