How to pronounce psephology
Say it like sih-FOL-uh-jee. Psephology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOL).
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- sih
- FOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Psephology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FOLSay 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 psephology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sih-FOL-uh-jee.
What does psephology mean?
- The predictive or statistical study of elections.
- An ancient Greek method of numerology, similar to gematria.
Words that rhyme with psephology
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Questions about saying psephology
How do you pronounce psephology?
Say sih-FOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈfɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /sɪˈfɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in psephology?
Psephology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOL). Broken into parts: sih · FOL · uh · jee.
Is psephology 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 /sɪˈfɒlədʒi/ (sih-FOL-uh-jee).