To pronounce "ontology", say ONT-ol-ogy — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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ONT-ol-ogy
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"ontology" has 3 syllables: ont-ol-ogy. It rhymes with ideology and physiology, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Ontology" has 3 syllables: ont · ol · ogy.
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