How to pronounce "meteorological"

meteorological

Adjective
American
/ˌmiːtiəˈrɑːlədʒɪkl̩/

Syllable Breakdown

me te o ro lo gi cal

How natives say meteorological

British
/ˌmiːtiərəˈlɒdʒɪkl̩/

Syllable Breakdown

me te o ro lo gi cal

How natives say meteorological

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'me' as in 'me'.

  • Add 'tee' with a long 'ee' sound.

  • Follow with 'o', like 'oh'.

  • Add 'ra' with emphasis on 'ra'.

  • Say 'lo' softly.

  • Add 'gi', pronouncing 'g' softly.

  • End with 'cal' as in 'call'.

Common Mistakes

  • me-te-o-ro-so-gi-cal

  • me-te-o-lo-gi-cal

  • me-ter-o-lo-gi-cal

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'me' as in 'me'.

  • Add 'tee' with a long 'ee' sound.

  • Follow with 'o', like 'aw'.

  • Add 'ro', with emphasis on 'ro'.

  • Say 'lo' with 'o' like in 'lot'.

  • Add 'gi', pronouncing 'g' softly.

  • End with 'cal', softly enunciated.

common mistakes

  • me-te-o-ro-so-gi-cal

  • me-te-o-lo-gi-cal

  • me-ter-o-lo-gi-cal

FAQ

Why is 'meteorological' so long?

It has many syllables, practice slowly at first.

Why is the 'g' in 'gi-cal' soft?

It's followed by 'i' which often makes 'g' soft.

Do I need to stress 'ro'?

Yes, 'ro' is stressed in both American and British accents.

Definition

meteorological

Related to weather conditions or the climate.

Word Family

meteorology

/ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒi/

noun

The science of weather

Example: She is an expert in meteorology.

meteorologist

/ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒɪst/

noun

A weather scientist

Example: He is a meteorologist on TV.

meteor

/ˈmiːtiɔːr/

noun

A space rock burning in the atmosphere

Example: We saw a meteor last night.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Meteorological has more syllables and different stress patterns than meteorology.

In meteorologist, the 'gist' ending is emphasized differently.

Meteor has a distinct ending 'or', separate from the '-logical' ending.

Pro Tips

Break it Down

Practice each syllable separately before blending.

Stress Matters

Focus on the stressed 'ro' to sound more natural.

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