How to pronounce urology
Say it like yuh-ROL-uh-jee. Urology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROL).
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- yuh
- ROL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Urology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROLSay 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 urology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: yuh-ROL-uh-jee.
What does urology mean?
- The surgical specialty of medicine that treats disorders of the urinary tract and the urogenital system.
Where does urology come from?
From uro- + -logy.
Words that rhyme with urology
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Questions about saying urology
How do you pronounce urology?
Say yuh-ROL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /jəˈrɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /jəˈrɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in urology?
Urology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROL). Broken into parts: yuh · ROL · uh · jee.
Is urology 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 /jəˈrɒlədʒi/ (yuh-ROL-uh-jee).