How to pronounce oology
Say it like oh-WOL-uh-jee. Oology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WOL).
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- oh
- WOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- WOLSay 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 oology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-WOL-uh-jee.
What does oology mean?
- The study of birds' eggs.
- The hobby or practice of collecting birds' eggs, especially those of wild birds.
Where does oology come from?
From oo- (“relating to eggs or ova”, prefix) + -logy (“branch of learning or study of a subject”, suffix).
Words that rhyme with oology
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oology.
Questions about saying oology
How do you pronounce oology?
Say oh-WOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈwɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /əʊˈwɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oology?
Oology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WOL). Broken into parts: oh · WOL · uh · jee.
Is oology 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 /əʊˈwɒlədʒi/ (oh-WOL-uh-jee).