How to pronounce ontological

Q: How do you pronounce ontological?

Say ahn-tuh-LAH-jih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑntəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌɒntəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

Say it like ahn-tuh-LAH-jih-kul. Ontological has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH).

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US American/ˌɑntəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ahn-tuh-LAH-jih-kul

UK British/ˌɒntəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/on-tuh-LOJ-ih-kul

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Ontological pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

ahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
tuhKeep 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 ontological

The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.

British respelling: on-tuh-LOJ-ih-kul.

What does ontological mean?

adjective

Of or relating to ontology.
Of or pertaining to the nature of being or existence.

Where does ontological come from?

From ontology + -ical.

Words that rhyme with ontological

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Questions about saying ontological

How do you pronounce ontological?

Say ahn-tuh-LAH-jih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑntəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌɒntəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in ontological?

Ontological has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH). Broken into parts: ahn · tuh · LAH · jih · kul.

Is ontological 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 /ˌɒntəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ (on-tuh-LOJ-ih-kul).