How to pronounce pomology
Say it like poh-MOL-uh-jee. Pomology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOL).
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- poh
- MOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pomology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MOLSay 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 pomology
- 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-MOL-uh-jee.
What does pomology mean?
- The study of pome fruit and of the cultivation of such fruit.
- The study of fruit in general and of the cultivation of fruit.
- A work or treatise written on this subject.
Where does pomology come from?
From Latin pōmum (“fruit”) and -ology.
Words that rhyme with pomology
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Questions about saying pomology
How do you pronounce pomology?
Say poh-MOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /poʊˈmɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /pəʊˈmɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pomology?
Pomology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOL). Broken into parts: poh · MOL · uh · jee.
Is pomology 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 /pəʊˈmɒlədʒi/ (poh-MOL-uh-jee).