How to Pronounce Phrenology

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

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Letters

PHREN-ol-ogy

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💡 Tip for remembering “phrenology”

"phrenology" has 3 syllables: phren-ol-ogy. It rhymes with quinology and enology, if that helps it stick.

What does phrenology mean?

noun

  1. The science, now generally discredited, which studies the relationships between a person's character and the morphology (structure) of the skull.

Synonyms

cranioscopy

Words that rhyme with phrenology

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

quinologyenologykinologyphenologypunnologysplenology

Related words

phrenologercranioscopycraniologistcranioscopistphrenicsphrenographybumpologyorganoscopy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "phrenology"?▾

"Phrenology" has 3 syllables: phren · ol · ogy.

What does "phrenology" mean?▾

Phrenology: The science, now generally discredited, which studies the relationships between a person's character and the morphology (structure) of the skull.

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