How to pronounce proctology
Say it like prok-TOL-uh-jih. Proctology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOL).
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- prok
- TOL
- uh
- jih
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proctology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of proctology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: prok-TOL-uh-jih.
What does proctology mean?
- Colorectal surgery as a specialty inside proctology.
- The department or the building of the hospital or clinic.
Where does proctology come from?
From procto- + -logy or proct- + -ology.
Questions about saying proctology
How do you pronounce proctology?
Say prok-TOL-uh-jih. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɑkˈtɑlədʒɪ/. In British English it is /ˌprɒkˈtɒlədʒɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proctology?
Proctology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOL). Broken into parts: prok · TOL · uh · jih.
Is proctology 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 /ˌprɒkˈtɒlədʒɪ/ (prok-TOL-uh-jih).