How to pronounce terminology
Say it like tur-mih-NOL-uh-jee. Terminology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOL).
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- tur
- mih
- NOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Terminology 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.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NOLSay 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 terminology
- 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-mih-NOL-uh-jee.
What does terminology mean?
- a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline“legal terminology”“biological nomenclature”
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Questions about saying terminology
How do you pronounce terminology?
Say tur-mih-NOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɝmɪˈnɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌtɜːmɪˈnɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in terminology?
Terminology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOL). Broken into parts: tur · mih · NOL · uh · jee.
Is terminology 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 /ˌtɜːmɪˈnɒlədʒi/ (tur-mih-NOL-uh-jee).