How to pronounce physiology
Say it like fiz-ee-OL-uh-jee. Physiology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OL).
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- fiz
- ee
- OL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Physiology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep 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 physiology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fiz-ih-OL-uh-jee.
What does physiology mean?
- the branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms
- processes and functions of an organism
Words that rhyme with physiology
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Questions about saying physiology
How do you pronounce physiology?
Say fiz-ee-OL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɪziˈɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌfɪzɪˈɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in physiology?
Physiology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OL). Broken into parts: fiz · ee · OL · uh · jee.
Is physiology 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 /ˌfɪzɪˈɒlədʒi/ (fiz-ih-OL-uh-jee).