How to pronounce paremiology
Say it like puh-ree-mee-OL-uh-jee. Paremiology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OL).
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- puh
- ree
- mee
- OL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paremiology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OLSay 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 paremiology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: puh-ree-mee-OL-uh-jee.
What does paremiology mean?
- The study of proverbs.
Words that rhyme with paremiology
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Questions about saying paremiology
How do you pronounce paremiology?
Say puh-ree-mee-OL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /pəˌrimiˈɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /pəˌriːmiˈɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paremiology?
Paremiology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OL). Broken into parts: puh · ree · mee · OL · uh · jee.
Is paremiology 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 /pəˌriːmiˈɒlədʒi/ (puh-ree-mee-OL-uh-jee).