How to pronounce philematology
Say it like fih-luh-muh-TOL-uh-jee. Philematology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TOL).
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- fih
- luh
- muh
- TOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Philematology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- luhGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 philematology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fih-lim-uh-TOL-uh-jee.
What does philematology mean?
- The scientific study of kissing.
Words that rhyme with philematology
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Questions about saying philematology
How do you pronounce philematology?
Say fih-luh-muh-TOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /fɪˌləməˈtɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /fɪˌlɪməˈtɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in philematology?
Philematology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TOL). Broken into parts: fih · luh · muh · TOL · uh · jee.
Is philematology 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 /fɪˌlɪməˈtɒlədʒi/ (fih-lim-uh-TOL-uh-jee).