How to pronounce ontologies
Say it like on-TOL-uh-jeez. Ontologies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOL).
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- on
- TOL
- uh
- jeez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ontologies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- onKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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.
- jeezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ontologies
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: on-TOL-uh-jeez.
What does ontologies mean?
- plural of ontology How to pronounce ontology
Questions about saying ontologies
How do you pronounce ontologies?
Say on-TOL-uh-jeez. The American pronunciation is /ɑnˈtɑlədʒiz/. In British English it is /ɒnˈtɒlədʒiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ontologies?
Ontologies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOL). Broken into parts: on · TOL · uh · jeez.
Is ontologies 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 /ɒnˈtɒlədʒiz/ (on-TOL-uh-jeez).