How to pronounce poesiology
Say it like poh-ih-zee-OL-uh-jee. Poesiology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OL).
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- poh
- ih
- zee
- OL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poesiology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 poesiology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: poh-ih-zee-OL-uh-jee.
What does poesiology mean?
- The study of poesy or poetry.
Words that rhyme with poesiology
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Questions about saying poesiology
How do you pronounce poesiology?
Say poh-ih-zee-OL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌpoʊɪziˈɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌpəʊɪziˈɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poesiology?
Poesiology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OL). Broken into parts: poh · ih · zee · OL · uh · jee.
Is poesiology 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 /ˌpəʊɪziˈɒlədʒi/ (poh-ih-zee-OL-uh-jee).