How to pronounce zoology
Say it like zoh-OL-uh-jee. Zoology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OL).
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- zoh
- OL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zoology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- OLSay 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 zoology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: zoh-OL-uh-jee.
What does zoology mean?
- The part of biology relating to the animal kingdom, including the structure, embryology, evolution, classification, habits, and distribution of all animals, both living and extinct.
- A treatise on this science.
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Questions about saying zoology
How do you pronounce zoology?
Say zoh-OL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /zoʊˈɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /zəʊˈɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zoology?
Zoology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OL). Broken into parts: zoh · OL · uh · jee.
Is zoology 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 /zəʊˈɒlədʒi/ (zoh-OL-uh-jee).