How to pronounce terminological
Say it like tur-muh-nuh-LAH-jih-kul. Terminological has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAH).
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- tur
- muh
- nuh
- LAH
- jih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Terminological pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- turGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 terminological
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: tur-muh-nuh-LOJ-ih-kul.
What does terminological mean?
- Of, or relating to terminology.
Where does terminological come from?
From terminology + -ical.
Words that rhyme with terminological
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of terminological.
- biological
- psychological
- technological
- geological
- ecological
- ideological
- theological
- archaeological
- neurological
- physiological
Questions about saying terminological
How do you pronounce terminological?
Say tur-muh-nuh-LAH-jih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɝmənəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌtɜːmənəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in terminological?
Terminological has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAH). Broken into parts: tur · muh · nuh · LAH · jih · kul.
Is terminological pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌtɜːmənəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ (tur-muh-nuh-LOJ-ih-kul).