How to pronounce oncological
Say it like ahng-kuh-LAH-jih-kul. Oncological has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH).
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- ahng
- kuh
- LAH
- jih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oncological pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahngGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oncological
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ong-kuh-LOJ-ih-kul.
What does oncological mean?
- Of or pertaining to oncology.
Where does oncological come from?
From oncology + -ical.
Words that rhyme with oncological
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oncological.
- biological
- psychological
- technological
- geological
- ecological
- ideological
- theological
- archaeological
- neurological
- physiological
Questions about saying oncological
How do you pronounce oncological?
Say ahng-kuh-LAH-jih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑŋkəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌɒŋkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oncological?
Oncological has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH). Broken into parts: ahng · kuh · LAH · jih · kul.
Is oncological 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 /ˌɒŋkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ (ong-kuh-LOJ-ih-kul).