How to Pronounce Martyrology

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

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MARTYR-ol-ogy

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"martyrology" has 3 syllables: martyr-ol-ogy.

What does martyrology mean?

noun

  1. A catalogue or list of martyrs (or, more precisely, of saints), arranged in the order of their anniversaries.
  2. The story of the deaths of several famous Rabbis (including Rabbi Akiva) by Romans, read both on Yom Kippur and Tisha b'Av.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "martyrology"?▾

"Martyrology" has 3 syllables: martyr · ol · ogy.

What does "martyrology" mean?▾

Martyrology: A catalogue or list of martyrs (or, more precisely, of saints), arranged in the order of their anniversaries.

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