How to pronounce zymology
Say it like zy-MOL-uh-jee. Zymology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOL).
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- zy
- MOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zymology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- MOLSay 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 zymology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: zy-MOL-uh-jee.
What does zymology mean?
- The chemistry of fermentation with yeasts, especially the science involved in beermaking and winemaking; zymurgy.
- A treatise on the use of fermentation to produce liquors.
Where does zymology come from?
From zymo- (prefix meaning ‘fermentation’) + -logy (suffix denoting the study of a particular subject).
Words that rhyme with zymology
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zymology.
Questions about saying zymology
How do you pronounce zymology?
Say zy-MOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /zaɪˈmɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /zaɪˈmɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zymology?
Zymology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOL). Broken into parts: zy · MOL · uh · jee.
Is zymology 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 /zaɪˈmɒlədʒi/ (zy-MOL-uh-jee).