How to pronounce planktology
Say it like plangk-TOL-uh-jee. Planktology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOL).
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- plangk
- TOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Planktology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- plangkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TOLSay 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 planktology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: plangk-TOL-uh-jee.
What does planktology mean?
- The study of plankton
Where does planktology come from?
From plankto- + -logy or plankt- + -ology.
Words that rhyme with planktology
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Questions about saying planktology
How do you pronounce planktology?
Say plangk-TOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /plæŋkˈtɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /plæŋkˈtɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in planktology?
Planktology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOL). Broken into parts: plangk · TOL · uh · jee.
Is planktology 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 /plæŋkˈtɒlədʒi/ (plangk-TOL-uh-jee).