How to Pronounce Technology

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/tɛkˈnɑɫədʒi/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/tɛknˈɒlədʒi/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “technology”

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

What does technology mean?

noun

  1. The organization of knowledge for practical purposes.
  2. All the different and usable technologies developed by a culture or people.

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Words that rhyme with technology

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ideologyphysiologymethodologyetymologyscatologyepistemologychronologyetiologypsychologyanthologyanthropologysociology

Related words

engineeringtechnicalitytechnicaltechnologicaltechhi-techsciencescientific

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "technology"?▾

"Technology" has 3 syllables: techn · ol · ogy.

What is the IPA transcription of "technology"?▾

The IPA transcription of "technology" is /tɛkˈnɑɫədʒi/.

What does "technology" mean?▾

Technology: The organization of knowledge for practical purposes.

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