How to pronounce teleological
Say it like tee-lee-uh-LAW-jih-kul. Teleological has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAW).
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- tee
- lee
- uh
- LAW
- jih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teleological pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- teeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- leeKeep 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.
- LAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- jihKeep 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 teleological
American and British speakers say teleological in essentially the same way: /ˌtiliəˈlɔdʒɪkəl/ in the US and /tɛliːəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: tel-ee-uh-LOJ-ih-kul.
What does teleological mean?
- Of or pertaining to teleology; showing evidence of design or purpose.
Where does teleological come from?
From teleologic + -al.
Words that rhyme with teleological
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of teleological.
Questions about saying teleological
How do you pronounce teleological?
Say tee-lee-uh-LAW-jih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌtiliəˈlɔdʒɪkəl/. In British English it is /tɛliːəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teleological?
Teleological has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAW). Broken into parts: tee · lee · uh · LAW · jih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say teleological the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtiliəˈlɔdʒɪkəl/ and the British form is /tɛliːəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.