How to pronounce nosology
Say it like noh-SOL-uh-jee. Nosology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOL).
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- noh
- SOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nosology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SOLSay 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 nosology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: nos-OL-uh-jee.
What does nosology mean?
- A treatise or written classification of diseases.
- The study of diseases; the systematic investigation or classification of disease.
- The characteristics or scientific understanding of a specific disease.
Words that rhyme with nosology
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Questions about saying nosology
How do you pronounce nosology?
Say noh-SOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌnoʊˈsɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌnɒˈsɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nosology?
Nosology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOL). Broken into parts: noh · SOL · uh · jee.
Is nosology 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 /ˌnɒˈsɒlədʒi/ (nos-OL-uh-jee).