How to pronounce volcanology
Say it like vol-kuh-NOL-uh-jee. Volcanology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOL).
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- vol
- kuh
- NOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Volcanology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- volGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOLSay 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 volcanology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: vol-kuh-NOL-uh-jee.
What does volcanology mean?
- The study of volcanoes.
Where does volcanology come from?
From French volcanologie, from volcan (“volcano”); and/or directly from volcano + -logy.
Words that rhyme with volcanology
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Questions about saying volcanology
How do you pronounce volcanology?
Say vol-kuh-NOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌvɑlkəˈnɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌvɒlkəˈnɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in volcanology?
Volcanology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOL). Broken into parts: vol · kuh · NOL · uh · jee.
Is volcanology 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 /ˌvɒlkəˈnɒlədʒi/ (vol-kuh-NOL-uh-jee).