How to pronounce theology
Say it like thee-OL-uh-jee. Theology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OL).
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- thee
- OL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Theology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OLSay 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 theology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: thih-OL-uh-jee.
What does theology mean?
- the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth
- a particular system or school of religious beliefs and teachings“Jewish theology”“Roman Catholic theology”
- the learned profession acquired by specialized courses in religion (usually taught at a college or seminary)“he studied theology at Oxford”
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Words that rhyme with theology
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Questions about saying theology
How do you pronounce theology?
Say thee-OL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /θiˈɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /θɪˈɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in theology?
Theology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OL). Broken into parts: thee · OL · uh · jee.
Is theology 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 /θɪˈɒlədʒi/ (thih-OL-uh-jee).