How to pronounce translatology
Say it like tranz-luh-TOL-uh-jee. Translatology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOL).
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- tranz
- luh
- TOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Translatology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tranzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOLSay 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 translatology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: tranz-luh-TOL-uh-jee.
What does translatology mean?
- The study of the theory and practice of translating and interpreting, especially in an academic context, combining elements of social science and the humanities.
Where does translatology come from?
From translate + -ology, coined by Brian Harris.
Words that rhyme with translatology
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Questions about saying translatology
How do you pronounce translatology?
Say tranz-luh-TOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌtrænzləˈtɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌtrænzləˈtɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in translatology?
Translatology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOL). Broken into parts: tranz · luh · TOL · uh · jee.
Is translatology 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 /ˌtrænzləˈtɒlədʒi/ (tranz-luh-TOL-uh-jee).