How to Pronounce Horology

To pronounce "horology", say HOR-ol-ogy — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

HOR-ol-ogy

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💡 Tip for remembering “horology”

"horology" has 3 syllables: hor-ol-ogy. It rhymes with morology and pharology, if that helps it stick.

What does horology mean?

noun

  1. The study of time, and the art, science and technology of timekeeping and timekeepers (such as clocks, watches and sundials).
  2. The office-book of the Greek Church for the canonical hours.

Words that rhyme with horology

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morologypharologychirologyourology

Related words

chronometrychronometricshorologiographyhorometryhorographytimelorechronolatrychronemics

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "horology"?▾

"Horology" has 3 syllables: hor · ol · ogy.

What does "horology" mean?▾

Horology: The study of time, and the art, science and technology of timekeeping and timekeepers (such as clocks, watches and sundials).

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