How to Pronounce Mythology

To pronounce "mythology", say MYTHOL-ogy — 2 syllables, IPA /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/mɪˈθɒlədʒi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mythology”

"mythology" has 2 syllables: mythol-ogy. It rhymes with ideology and physiology, if that helps it stick.

What does mythology mean?

noun

  1. The collection of myths of a people, concerning the origin of the people, history, deities, ancestors and heroes.
  2. A similar body of myths concerning an event, person or institution.

Synonyms

godlore

Words that rhyme with mythology

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ideologyphysiologymethodologyetymologyscatologyepistemologychronologyetiologypsychologyanthologyanthropologysociology

Related words

mythmiraclelegendfairylorelegendrylegendsmyths

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mythology"?▾

"Mythology" has 2 syllables: mythol · ogy.

What is the IPA transcription of "mythology"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mythology" is /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/.

What does "mythology" mean?▾

Mythology: The collection of myths of a people, concerning the origin of the people, history, deities, ancestors and heroes.

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