How to Pronounce Radiology

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

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Syllables

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Letters

RAD-iol-ogy

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💡 Tip for remembering “radiology”

"radiology" has 3 syllables: rad-iol-ogy. It rhymes with ideology and physiology, if that helps it stick.

What does radiology mean?

noun

  1. The use of radioactive substances in diagnosis and treatment.
  2. The use of radiation (including ionizing radiation, especially X-rays) in diagnosis, usually through the formation of images.

Words that rhyme with radiology

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ideologyphysiologymethodologyetymologyscatologyepistemologychronologyetiologypsychologyanthologyanthropologysociology

Related words

radioscopyradiologistradiographyradiologicradiographradiographicradioactivex-ray

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "radiology"?▾

"Radiology" has 3 syllables: rad · iol · ogy.

What does "radiology" mean?▾

Radiology: The use of radioactive substances in diagnosis and treatment.

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