How to pronounce paroemiology
Say it like puh-ree-mee-OL-uh-jee. Paroemiology 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
Paroemiology 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 paroemiology
- 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 paroemiology mean?
- Alternative form of paremiology.
Words that rhyme with paroemiology
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Questions about saying paroemiology
How do you pronounce paroemiology?
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 paroemiology?
Paroemiology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OL). Broken into parts: puh · ree · mee · OL · uh · jee.
Is paroemiology 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).