How to pronounce unornithological
Say it like uhn-or-nih-thuh-LOJ-ih-kul. Unornithological has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LOJ).
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- uhn
- or
- nih
- thuh
- LOJ
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unornithological pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- orKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep 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 unornithological
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uhn-aw-nih-thuh-LOJ-ih-kul.
What does unornithological mean?
- Not ornithological.
Where does unornithological come from?
From un- + ornithological.
Words that rhyme with unornithological
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unornithological.
- biological
- psychological
- technological
- geological
- ecological
- ideological
- theological
- archaeological
- neurological
- physiological
Questions about saying unornithological
How do you pronounce unornithological?
Say uhn-or-nih-thuh-LOJ-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnɔrnɪθəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌnɔːnɪθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unornithological?
Unornithological has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LOJ). Broken into parts: uhn · or · nih · thuh · LOJ · ih · kul.
Is unornithological pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌʌnɔːnɪθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ (uhn-aw-nih-thuh-LOJ-ih-kul).