How to pronounce tribology
Say it like try-BOL-uh-jee. Tribology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOL).
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- try
- BOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tribology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tryKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- BOLSay 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 tribology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: try-BOL-uh-jee.
What does tribology mean?
- The science and engineering of interacting surfaces in relative motion; the study and application of technology using the principles of friction, lubrication and wear.
Where does tribology come from?
From tribo- + -logy.
Words that rhyme with tribology
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Questions about saying tribology
How do you pronounce tribology?
Say try-BOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /traɪˈbɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /traɪˈbɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tribology?
Tribology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOL). Broken into parts: try · BOL · uh · jee.
Is tribology 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 /traɪˈbɒlədʒi/ (try-BOL-uh-jee).