How to Pronounce Epidemiology

To pronounce "epidemiology", say EP-id-em-iol-ogy — 5 syllables, IPA /ˈɛp.ɪ.diːm.iː.ɒl.ə.dʒi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈɛp.ɪ.diːm.iː.ɒl.ə.dʒi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “epidemiology”

"epidemiology" has 5 syllables: ep-id-em-iol-ogy. It rhymes with ideology and physiology, if that helps it stick.

What does epidemiology mean?

noun

  1. The branch of science dealing with the spread and control of diseases, viruses, concepts etc. throughout populations or systems.
  2. The epidemiological body of knowledge about a particular thing.

Words that rhyme with epidemiology

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ideologyphysiologymethodologyetymologyscatologyepistemologychronologyetiologypsychologyanthologyanthropologysociology

Related words

pandemicepidemicdiseaseepiupdateepidemicsepizootiologypublic-health

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "epidemiology"?▾

"Epidemiology" has 5 syllables: ep · id · em · iol · ogy.

What is the IPA transcription of "epidemiology"?▾

The IPA transcription of "epidemiology" is /ˈɛp.ɪ.diːm.iː.ɒl.ə.dʒi/.

What does "epidemiology" mean?▾

Epidemiology: The branch of science dealing with the spread and control of diseases, viruses, concepts etc. throughout populations or systems.

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