How to pronounce typology
Say it like ty-POH-luh-ghih. Typology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH).
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- ty
- POH
- luh
- ghih
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Typology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ghihGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of typology
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ty-POH-luh-ghih.
What does typology mean?
- The study of symbolic representation, especially of the origin and meaning of Scripture types.
- The systematic classification of the types of something according to their common characteristics.
- The result of the classification of things according to their characteristics.
Where does typology come from?
From type + -ology.
Questions about saying typology
How do you pronounce typology?
Say ty-POH-luh-ghih. The American pronunciation is /ˌtaɪˈpoʊləˌɡɪ/. In British English it is /ˌtaɪˈpəʊləˌɡɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in typology?
Typology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH). Broken into parts: ty · POH · luh · ghih.
Is typology pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌtaɪˈpəʊləˌɡɪ/ (ty-POH-luh-ghih).