How to pronounce ornithological
Say it like or-nih-thuh-LAH-jih-kul. Ornithological has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAH).
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- or
- nih
- thuh
- LAH
- jih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ornithological pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- thuhKeep 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 ornithological
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: aw-nih-thuh-LOJ-ih-kul.
What does ornithological mean?
- Of or pertaining to ornithology.
Where does ornithological come from?
From ornithology + -ical.
Words that rhyme with ornithological
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ornithological.
- biological
- psychological
- technological
- geological
- ecological
- ideological
- theological
- archaeological
- neurological
- physiological
Questions about saying ornithological
How do you pronounce ornithological?
Say or-nih-thuh-LAH-jih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrnɪθəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌɔːnɪθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ornithological?
Ornithological has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAH). Broken into parts: or · nih · thuh · LAH · jih · kul.
Is ornithological pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɔːnɪθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ (aw-nih-thuh-LOJ-ih-kul).