How to Pronounce Morphology

To pronounce "morphology", say MORPH-ol-ogy — 3 syllables, IPA /mɔɹˈfɑlədʒi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/mɔɹˈfɑlədʒi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “morphology”

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

What does morphology mean?

noun

  1. A scientific study of form and structure, usually without regard to function. Especially:
  2. The form and structure of something.

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Words that rhyme with morphology

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ideologyphysiologymethodologyetymologyscatologyepistemologychronologyetiologypsychologyanthologyanthropologysociology

Related words

geomorphologypatternillustrationformshapeconfigurationanatomy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "morphology"?▾

"Morphology" has 3 syllables: morph · ol · ogy.

What is the IPA transcription of "morphology"?▾

The IPA transcription of "morphology" is /mɔɹˈfɑlədʒi/.

What does "morphology" mean?▾

Morphology: A scientific study of form and structure, usually without regard to function. Especially:

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