How to pronounce ornithologize
Say it like or-nih-THOL-uh-jyze. Ornithologize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THOL).
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- or
- nih
- THOL
- uh
- jyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ornithologize 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.
- THOLSay 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.
- jyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ornithologize
- 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-THOL-uh-jyze.
What does ornithologize mean?
- To practise ornithology.
Where does ornithologize come from?
From ornithology + -ize.
Words that rhyme with ornithologize
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Questions about saying ornithologize
How do you pronounce ornithologize?
Say or-nih-THOL-uh-jyze. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrnɪˈθɑlədʒaɪz/. In British English it is /ˌɔːnɪˈθɒlədʒaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ornithologize?
Ornithologize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THOL). Broken into parts: or · nih · THOL · uh · jyze.
Is ornithologize 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 /ˌɔːnɪˈθɒlədʒaɪz/ (aw-nih-THOL-uh-jyze).