How to pronounce onomatology
Say it like on-uh-muh-TOL-uh-jee. Onomatology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TOL).
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- on
- uh
- muh
- TOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Onomatology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- onGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOLSay 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 onomatology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: on-uh-muh-TOL-uh-jee.
What does onomatology mean?
- Synonym of onomastics
Where does onomatology come from?
From onomato- + -logy.
Words that rhyme with onomatology
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Questions about saying onomatology
How do you pronounce onomatology?
Say on-uh-muh-TOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑnəməˈtɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌɒnəməˈtɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in onomatology?
Onomatology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TOL). Broken into parts: on · uh · muh · TOL · uh · jee.
Is onomatology 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 /ˌɒnəməˈtɒlədʒi/ (on-uh-muh-TOL-uh-jee).