How to pronounce zoological
Say it like zoo-LAH-jih-kul. Zoological has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAH).
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- zoo
- LAH
- jih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zoological pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zoological
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: zoh-uh-LOJ-ih-kul.
What does zoological mean?
- Of, or relating to, animals.
- Of, or relating to, zoology.
Where does zoological come from?
From zoology + -ical.
Words that rhyme with zoological
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zoological.
- biological
- psychological
- technological
- geological
- ecological
- ideological
- theological
- archaeological
- neurological
- physiological
Questions about saying zoological
How do you pronounce zoological?
Say zoo-LAH-jih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌzuˈlɑdʒɪkəl/. In British English it is /zəʊəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zoological?
Zoological has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAH). Broken into parts: zoo · LAH · jih · kul.
Is zoological pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /zəʊəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ (zoh-uh-LOJ-ih-kul).