How to pronounce phonological
Say it like fah-nuh-LAH-jih-kul. Phonological has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH).
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- fah
- nuh
- LAH
- jih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phonological pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of phonological
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fon-uh-LOJ-ih-kul.
What does phonological mean?
- Of or relating to phonology.
- Pertaining to the way sounds function in languages, including phonemes, syllable structure, stress, and accent.
Where does phonological come from?
From phonology + -ical.
Words that rhyme with phonological
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phonological.
- biological
- psychological
- technological
- geological
- ecological
- ideological
- theological
- archaeological
- neurological
- physiological
Questions about saying phonological
How do you pronounce phonological?
Say fah-nuh-LAH-jih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɑnəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌfɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phonological?
Phonological has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH). Broken into parts: fah · nuh · LAH · jih · kul.
Is phonological 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 /ˌfɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ (fon-uh-LOJ-ih-kul).