How to Pronounce Etymology

To pronounce "etymology", say ETYM-ol-ogy — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌɛt.ɪˈmɒl.ə.dʒi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˌɛt.ɪˈmɒl.ə.dʒi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “etymology”

"etymology" has 3 syllables: etym-ol-ogy. It rhymes with ideology and physiology, if that helps it stick.

What does etymology mean?

noun

  1. The study of the historical development of languages, particularly as manifested in individual words.
  2. The origin and historical development of a word; the derivation.

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Words that rhyme with etymology

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ideologyphysiologymethodologyscatologyepistemologychronologyetiologypsychologyanthologyanthropologysociologyterminology

Related words

etimologyetymologistetymographysemanticsmorphologysemanticianderivationmorphemics

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "etymology"?▾

"Etymology" has 3 syllables: etym · ol · ogy.

What is the IPA transcription of "etymology"?▾

The IPA transcription of "etymology" is /ˌɛt.ɪˈmɒl.ə.dʒi/.

What does "etymology" mean?▾

Etymology: The study of the historical development of languages, particularly as manifested in individual words.

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