How to Pronounce Genealogy

To pronounce "genealogy", say GEN-eal-ogy — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “genealogy”

"genealogy" has 3 syllables: gen-eal-ogy. It rhymes with ideology and physiology, if that helps it stick.

What does genealogy mean?

noun

  1. The descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or ancestors; lineage or pedigree.
  2. A record or table of such descent; a family tree.

Synonyms

pedigree

Words that rhyme with genealogy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ideologyphysiologymethodologyetymologyscatologyepistemologychronologyetiologypsychologyanthologyanthropologysociology

Related words

pedigreepedigreedbookherdbreederflockdescentbloodline

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "genealogy"?▾

"Genealogy" has 3 syllables: gen · eal · ogy.

What is the IPA transcription of "genealogy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "genealogy" is /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi/.

What does "genealogy" mean?▾

Genealogy: The descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or ancestors; lineage or pedigree.

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