How to pronounce theological
Say it like thee-uh-LAH-jih-kul. Theological has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH).
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- thee
- uh
- LAH
- jih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Theological pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- theeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep 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 theological
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 3.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: theer-LOJ-ikl.
What does theological mean?
- of or relating to or concerning theology“theological seminar”
Where does theological come from?
From theology + -ical.
Words that rhyme with theological
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of theological.
- biological
- psychological
- technological
- geological
- ecological
- ideological
- archaeological
- neurological
- physiological
- chronological
Questions about saying theological
How do you pronounce theological?
Say thee-uh-LAH-jih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌθiəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/. In British English it is /θɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in theological?
Theological has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH). Broken into parts: thee · uh · LAH · jih · kul.
Is theological pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /θɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ (theer-LOJ-ikl).