How to pronounce phenology
Say it like fen-OL-uh-jee. Phenology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OL).
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- fen
- OL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phenology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 phenology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fen-OL-uh-jee.
What does phenology mean?
- The study of the effect of climate on periodic biological phenomena.
Where does phenology come from?
From pheno- + -ology.
Words that rhyme with phenology
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Questions about saying phenology
How do you pronounce phenology?
Say fen-OL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɛˈnɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌfɛˈnɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phenology?
Phenology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OL). Broken into parts: fen · OL · uh · jee.
Is phenology 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 /ˌfɛˈnɒlədʒi/ (fen-OL-uh-jee).