How to pronounce vexillology
Say it like vek-suh-LOL-uh-jee. Vexillology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOL).
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- vek
- suh
- LOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vexillology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOLSay 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 vexillology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: vek-sih-LOL-uh-jee.
What does vexillology mean?
- The study of flags.“Vexillology can help us to delve into national and global history.”
Where does vexillology come from?
First attested in 1959.
Words that rhyme with vexillology
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vexillology.
Questions about saying vexillology
How do you pronounce vexillology?
Say vek-suh-LOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌvɛksəˈlɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌvɛksɪˈlɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vexillology?
Vexillology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOL). Broken into parts: vek · suh · LOL · uh · jee.
Is vexillology 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 /ˌvɛksɪˈlɒlədʒi/ (vek-sih-LOL-uh-jee).