How to Pronounce Sociology

To pronounce "sociology", say SOC-iol-ogy — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌsəʊsiːˈɒlədʒiː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˌsəʊsiːˈɒlədʒiː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sociology”

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

What does sociology mean?

noun

  1. The study of society, human social interaction and the rules and processes that bind and separate people not only as individuals, but as members of associations, groups and institutions

Words that rhyme with sociology

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ideologyphysiologymethodologyetymologyscatologyepistemologychronologyetiologypsychologyanthologyanthropologyterminology

Related words

sociologicaleconomicslovelysociologiesociographydemographyethnologysociometrics

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sociology"?▾

"Sociology" has 3 syllables: soc · iol · ogy.

What is the IPA transcription of "sociology"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sociology" is /ˌsəʊsiːˈɒlədʒiː/.

What does "sociology" mean?▾

Sociology: The study of society, human social interaction and the rules and processes that bind and separate people not only as individuals, but as members of associations, groups and institutions

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