How to pronounce victimology
Say it like vik-tih-MOL-uh-jee. Victimology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOL).
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- vik
- tih
- MOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Victimology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MOLSay 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 victimology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: vik-tih-MOL-uh-jee.
What does victimology mean?
- The study of the victims of crime, and especially of the reasons some people are more prone to be victims.
- The attitude of seeing oneself as a victim, especially in a way that is self-absorbed or indulgent.
Where does victimology come from?
From French victimologie.
Words that rhyme with victimology
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Questions about saying victimology
How do you pronounce victimology?
Say vik-tih-MOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌvɪktɪˈmɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌvɪktɪˈmɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in victimology?
Victimology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOL). Broken into parts: vik · tih · MOL · uh · jee.
Is victimology 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 /ˌvɪktɪˈmɒlədʒi/ (vik-tih-MOL-uh-jee).