How to pronounce siphonapterology
Say it like sy-fuh-nap-tuh-ROL-uh-jee. Siphonapterology has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ROL).
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- sy
- fuh
- nap
- tuh
- ROL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Siphonapterology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- napKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROLSay 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 siphonapterology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sy-fuh-nap-tuh-ROL-uh-jee.
What does siphonapterology mean?
- The scientific study of fleas and other insects of the order Siphonaptera.
Where does siphonapterology come from?
Siphonaptera + -ology
Words that rhyme with siphonapterology
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Questions about saying siphonapterology
How do you pronounce siphonapterology?
Say sy-fuh-nap-tuh-ROL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌsaɪfənæptəˈrɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌsaɪfənæptəˈrɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in siphonapterology?
Siphonapterology has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ROL). Broken into parts: sy · fuh · nap · tuh · ROL · uh · jee.
Is siphonapterology 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 /ˌsaɪfənæptəˈrɒlədʒi/ (sy-fuh-nap-tuh-ROL-uh-jee).