How to pronounce numerology
Say it like nyoo-muh-ROL-uh-jee. Numerology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROL).
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- nyoo
- muh
- ROL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Numerology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROLSay 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 numerology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: nyoo-muh-ROL-uh-jee.
What does numerology mean?
- The study of the purported mystical relationship between numbers (or the letters of words, represented by numbers) and the character or action of physical objects and living beings.
Where does numerology come from?
From numero- + -logy.
Words that rhyme with numerology
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of numerology.
Questions about saying numerology
How do you pronounce numerology?
Say nyoo-muh-ROL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌnjuməˈrɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌnjuːməˈrɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in numerology?
Numerology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROL). Broken into parts: nyoo · muh · ROL · uh · jee.
Is numerology 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 /ˌnjuːməˈrɒlədʒi/ (nyoo-muh-ROL-uh-jee).