How to pronounce tautology
Say it like taw-TOL-uh-jee. Tautology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOL).
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- taw
- TOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tautology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- TOLSay 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 tautology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: taw-TOL-uh-jee.
What does tautology mean?
- Redundant use of words, a pleonasm, an unnecessary and tedious repetition.“It is tautology to say, "Forward Planning".”
- An expression that features tautology.
- A statement that is true for all truth values of its propositional variables.
Words that rhyme with tautology
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Questions about saying tautology
How do you pronounce tautology?
Say taw-TOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /tɔˈtɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /tɔːˈtɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tautology?
Tautology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOL). Broken into parts: taw · TOL · uh · jee.
Is tautology 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 /tɔːˈtɒlədʒi/ (taw-TOL-uh-jee).