How to pronounce oncology
Say it like ong-KOL-uh-jee. Oncology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOL).
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- ong
- KOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oncology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ongKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KOLSay 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 oncology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ong-KOL-uh-jee.
What does oncology mean?
- The branch of medicine concerned with tumors, including study of their development, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Where does oncology come from?
First attested 1857. By surface analysis, onco- + -logy.
Words that rhyme with oncology
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Questions about saying oncology
How do you pronounce oncology?
Say ong-KOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ɑŋˈkɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ɒŋˈkɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oncology?
Oncology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOL). Broken into parts: ong · KOL · uh · jee.
Is oncology 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 /ɒŋˈkɒlədʒi/ (ong-KOL-uh-jee).