How to Pronounce Necrology

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

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Syllables

9

Letters

/nɛˈkɹɒlədʒi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “necrology”

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

What does necrology mean?

noun

  1. (church history) A church register containing the names of those connected with the church who have died.
  2. A listing of people who have died during a specific period of time.

Synonyms

obituary

Words that rhyme with necrology

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ideologyphysiologymethodologyetymologyscatologyepistemologychronologyetiologypsychologyanthologyanthropologysociology

Related words

obituaryobitnecropoliscarnarycenotaphycarcassnichecremains

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "necrology"?▾

"Necrology" has 3 syllables: necr · ol · ogy.

What is the IPA transcription of "necrology"?▾

The IPA transcription of "necrology" is /nɛˈkɹɒlədʒi/.

What does "necrology" mean?▾

Necrology: (church history) A church register containing the names of those connected with the church who have died.

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