How to pronounce ology
Say it like OL-uh-jee. Ology has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OL).
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- OL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OLSay 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 ology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OL-uh-jih.
What does ology mean?
- Any branch of learning, especially one ending in “-logy”.
Where does ology come from?
From the suffix -ology in the names of many sciences.
Words that rhyme with ology
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ology.
Questions about saying ology
How do you pronounce ology?
Say OL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˈɒlədʒɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ology?
Ology has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OL). Broken into parts: OL · uh · jee.
Is ology 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 /ˈɒlədʒɪ/ (OL-uh-jih).