How to pronounce pulmonology
Say it like puul-muh-NOL-uh-jee. Pulmonology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOL).
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- puul
- muh
- NOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pulmonology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puulGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOLSay 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 pulmonology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: puul-muh-NOL-uh-jee.
What does pulmonology mean?
- The branch of medicine dealing with diseases of the lungs and respiratory tract.
Where does pulmonology come from?
From Latin pulmō + English -logy.
Words that rhyme with pulmonology
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Questions about saying pulmonology
How do you pronounce pulmonology?
Say puul-muh-NOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌpʊlməˈnɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌpʊlməˈnɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pulmonology?
Pulmonology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOL). Broken into parts: puul · muh · NOL · uh · jee.
Is pulmonology 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 /ˌpʊlməˈnɒlədʒi/ (puul-muh-NOL-uh-jee).