How to pronounce sinology
Say it like sy-NOL-uh-jee. Sinology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOL).
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- sy
- NOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sinology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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 sinology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sy-NOL-uh-jee.
What does sinology mean?
- The study of the history, language and culture of China; Chinese studies.
- The study of the internal politics of the high members of the government of the People's Republic of China.
Where does sinology come from?
From sino- (“China”) + -logy (“study of”).
Words that rhyme with sinology
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Questions about saying sinology
How do you pronounce sinology?
Say sy-NOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /saɪˈnɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /saɪˈnɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sinology?
Sinology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOL). Broken into parts: sy · NOL · uh · jee.
Is sinology 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 /saɪˈnɒlədʒi/ (sy-NOL-uh-jee).