How to pronounce sociology
Say it like soh-see-OL-uh-jee. Sociology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OL).
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- soh
- see
- OL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sociology 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.
- OLSay 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 sociology
- 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-sih-OL-uh-jee.
What does sociology mean?
- the study and classification of human societies
Where does sociology come from?
Previous mentions of the field in English usually referred to it as social physics.
Words that rhyme with sociology
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Questions about saying sociology
How do you pronounce sociology?
Say soh-see-OL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌsoʊsiˈɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌsəʊsɪˈɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sociology?
Sociology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OL). Broken into parts: soh · see · OL · uh · jee.
Is sociology 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 /ˌsəʊsɪˈɒlədʒi/ (soh-sih-OL-uh-jee).