How to pronounce sociological
Say it like soh-see-uh-LOJ-ih-kul. Sociological has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LOJ).
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- soh
- see
- uh
- LOJ
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sociological pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sociological
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: soh-see-uh-LOJ-ih-kul.
What does sociological mean?
- Of or pertaining to sociology.
Words that rhyme with sociological
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sociological.
- biological
- psychological
- technological
- geological
- ecological
- ideological
- theological
- archaeological
- neurological
- physiological
Questions about saying sociological
How do you pronounce sociological?
Say soh-see-uh-LOJ-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsoʊsiəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌsəʊsiəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sociological?
Sociological has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LOJ). Broken into parts: soh · see · uh · LOJ · ih · kul.
Is sociological 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 /ˌsəʊsiəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ (soh-see-uh-LOJ-ih-kul).