How to pronounce xenomythology
Say it like zen-uh-mih-THOL-uh-jee. Xenomythology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (THOL).
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- zen
- uh
- mih
- THOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xenomythology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- THOLSay 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 xenomythology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: zen-uh-mih-THOL-uh-jee.
What does xenomythology mean?
- The study of myths and legends of alien species.
Where does xenomythology come from?
From xeno- + mythology.
Words that rhyme with xenomythology
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Questions about saying xenomythology
How do you pronounce xenomythology?
Say zen-uh-mih-THOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /zɛnəmɪˈθɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /zɛnəmɪˈθɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xenomythology?
Xenomythology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (THOL). Broken into parts: zen · uh · mih · THOL · uh · jee.
Is xenomythology 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 /zɛnəmɪˈθɒlədʒi/ (zen-uh-mih-THOL-uh-jee).