How to Pronounce Etymological

To pronounce "etymological", say ETYM-ol-og-ic-al — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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ETYM-ol-og-ic-al

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💡 Tip for remembering “etymological”

"etymological" has 5 syllables: etym-ol-og-ic-al. It rhymes with illogical and ontological, if that helps it stick.

What does etymological mean?

adjective

  1. Of or relating to etymology.
  2. (of a word) Consistent with its etymological characteristics (in historical usage and/or the source language).

Words that rhyme with etymological

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

illogicalontologicalpedagogicalpsychologicaltheologicallogicalbiologicalideologicalsociologicalpathologicalmythologicalphysiological

Related words

etymologicetymographicetymicetymologicketymonicfolk-etymologicaletiologicalethological

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "etymological"?▾

"Etymological" has 5 syllables: etym · ol · og · ic · al.

What does "etymological" mean?▾

Etymological: Of or relating to etymology.

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