How to pronounce zythology
Say it like zy-THOL-uh-jee. Zythology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THOL).
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- zy
- THOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zythology 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.
- 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 zythology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: zy-THOL-uh-jee.
What does zythology mean?
- The study of beer and beer-brewing.
Where does zythology come from?
From zytho- + -logy.
Words that rhyme with zythology
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Questions about saying zythology
How do you pronounce zythology?
Say zy-THOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /zaɪˈθɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /zaɪˈθɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zythology?
Zythology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THOL). Broken into parts: zy · THOL · uh · jee.
Is zythology 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 /zaɪˈθɒlədʒi/ (zy-THOL-uh-jee).