How to pronounce phraseology
Say it like fray-zee-OL-uh-jee. Phraseology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OL).
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- fray
- zee
- OL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phraseology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- frayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zeeKeep 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 phraseology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fray-zee-OL-uh-jih.
What does phraseology mean?
- Study of set or fixed expressions.
- The style in which words and phrases are used in writing or speech.
- A group of specialized words and expressions used by a particular group.
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Questions about saying phraseology
How do you pronounce phraseology?
Say fray-zee-OL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /freɪziˈɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /freɪziˈɒlədʒɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phraseology?
Phraseology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OL). Broken into parts: fray · zee · OL · uh · jee.
Is phraseology 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 /freɪziˈɒlədʒɪ/ (fray-zee-OL-uh-jih).