How to pronounce ornithology
Say it like or-nih-THOL-uh-jee. Ornithology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THOL).
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- or
- nih
- THOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ornithology 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.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ornithology
- 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-jee.
What does ornithology mean?
- The branch of zoology that deals with the scientific study of birds.
Words that rhyme with ornithology
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Questions about saying ornithology
How do you pronounce ornithology?
Say or-nih-THOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrnɪˈθɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌɔːnɪˈθɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ornithology?
Ornithology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THOL). Broken into parts: or · nih · THOL · uh · jee.
Is ornithology 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 /ˌɔːnɪˈθɒlədʒi/ (aw-nih-THOL-uh-jee).