How to pronounce philology
Say it like fih-LOL-uh-jee. Philology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOL).
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- fih
- LOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Philology 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.
- LOLSay 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 philology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fih-LOL-uh-jih.
What does philology mean?
- The humanistic study of texts and their languages, especially ancient or classical languages.
- Love and study of learning and literature, broadly speaking.
Words that rhyme with philology
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of philology.
Questions about saying philology
How do you pronounce philology?
Say fih-LOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /fɪˈlɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /fɪˈlɒlədʒɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in philology?
Philology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOL). Broken into parts: fih · LOL · uh · jee.
Is philology 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 /fɪˈlɒlədʒɪ/ (fih-LOL-uh-jih).