How to pronounce ornithologically
Say it like or-nih-thuh-LAH-jih-klee. Ornithologically has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAH).
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- or
- nih
- thuh
- LAH
- jih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ornithologically 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.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ornithologically
- 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-klee.
What does ornithologically mean?
- In terms of ornithology.
Where does ornithologically come from?
From ornithological + -ly.
Words that rhyme with ornithologically
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ornithologically.
- psychologically
- biologically
- ideologically
- chronologically
- ecologically
- physiologically
- theologically
- pathologically
Questions about saying ornithologically
How do you pronounce ornithologically?
Say or-nih-thuh-LAH-jih-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrnɪθəˈlɑdʒɪkli/. In British English it is /ˌɔːnɪθəˈlɒdʒɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ornithologically?
Ornithologically has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAH). Broken into parts: or · nih · thuh · LAH · jih · klee.
Is ornithologically 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 /ˌɔːnɪθəˈlɒdʒɪkli/ (aw-nih-thuh-LOJ-ih-klee).