How to pronounce phycology
Say it like fy-KOL-uh-jee. Phycology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOL).
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- fy
- KOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phycology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- KOLSay 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 phycology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fy-KOL-uh-jih.
What does phycology mean?
- The scientific study of algae.
Where does phycology come from?
From phyco- + -logy.
Words that rhyme with phycology
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Questions about saying phycology
How do you pronounce phycology?
Say fy-KOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /faɪˈkɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /faɪˈkɒlədʒɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phycology?
Phycology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOL). Broken into parts: fy · KOL · uh · jee.
Is phycology 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 /faɪˈkɒlədʒɪ/ (fy-KOL-uh-jih).