How to pronounce seismology
Say it like syze-MOL-uh-jee. Seismology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOL).
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- syze
- MOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seismology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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 seismology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: syze-MOL-uh-jee.
What does seismology mean?
- The study of the vibration of the Earth's interior caused by natural and unnatural sources, such as earthquakes.
Where does seismology come from?
From seismo- + -logy.
Words that rhyme with seismology
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Questions about saying seismology
How do you pronounce seismology?
Say syze-MOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /saɪzˈmɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /saɪzˈmɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seismology?
Seismology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOL). Broken into parts: syze · MOL · uh · jee.
Is seismology 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 /saɪzˈmɒlədʒi/ (syze-MOL-uh-jee).