How to pronounce otology
Say it like oh-TOL-uh-jee. Otology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOL).
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- oh
- TOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Otology 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.
- TOLSay 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 otology
- 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-TOL-uh-jee.
What does otology mean?
- The branch of medicine that deals with the ear, its structure, function and pathology.
Where does otology come from?
From oto- + -logy.
Words that rhyme with otology
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Questions about saying otology
How do you pronounce otology?
Say oh-TOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈtɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /əʊˈtɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in otology?
Otology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOL). Broken into parts: oh · TOL · uh · jee.
Is otology 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 /əʊˈtɒlədʒi/ (oh-TOL-uh-jee).