How to pronounce oenology
Say it like ee-NOL-uh-jee. Oenology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOL).
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- ee
- NOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oenology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- NOLSay 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 oenology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ee-NOL-uh-jee.
What does oenology mean?
- The scientific study of wines and winemaking.
Where does oenology come from?
From oeno- + -logy.
Words that rhyme with oenology
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Questions about saying oenology
How do you pronounce oenology?
Say ee-NOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /iˈnɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /iˈnɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oenology?
Oenology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOL). Broken into parts: ee · NOL · uh · jee.
Is oenology 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 /iˈnɒlədʒi/ (ee-NOL-uh-jee).