How to pronounce xenology
Say it like zuh-NOL-uh-jee. Xenology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOL).
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- zuh
- NOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xenology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zuhKeep 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 xenology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: zuh-NOL-uh-jih.
What does xenology mean?
- The study of alien life.
- Homology from horizontal gene transfer.
Where does xenology come from?
From xeno- + -logy. Coined prior to 1974 and later popularized by Robert Freitas.
Words that rhyme with xenology
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Questions about saying xenology
How do you pronounce xenology?
Say zuh-NOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /zəˈnɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /zəˈnɒlədʒɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xenology?
Xenology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOL). Broken into parts: zuh · NOL · uh · jee.
Is xenology 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 /zəˈnɒlədʒɪ/ (zuh-NOL-uh-jih).