How to pronounce rheumatology
Say it like roo-muh-TOL-uh-jee. Rheumatology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOL).
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- roo
- muh
- TOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rheumatology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rheumatology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: roo-muh-TOL-uh-jee.
What does rheumatology mean?
- The branch of medicine specializing in arthritis and other ailments of the joints.
Words that rhyme with rheumatology
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Questions about saying rheumatology
How do you pronounce rheumatology?
Say roo-muh-TOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌruməˈtɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌruːməˈtɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rheumatology?
Rheumatology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOL). Broken into parts: roo · muh · TOL · uh · jee.
Is rheumatology 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 /ˌruːməˈtɒlədʒi/ (roo-muh-TOL-uh-jee).