How to pronounce "meteorology"

meteorology

Noun
American
/ˌmiːtiəˈrɑːlədʒi/

Syllable Breakdown

me te or o lo gy

How natives say meteorology

British
/ˌmiːtɪəˈrɒlədʒi/

Syllable Breakdown

me te or o lo gy

How natives say meteorology

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'mee', similar to 'meat'.

  • Say 'tee' with a long 'e' as in 'tea'.

  • Blend 'or' with a soft 'uh' sound.

  • Stress 'rol' with a strong 'rah' sound.

  • End with 'uh-jee', lightly pronouncing the 'jee'.

Common Mistakes

  • me-ta-ol-o-gy (me-te-or-o-lo-gy)

  • mi-ter-o-lo-gee (me-te-or-o-lo-gy)

  • mi-ti-or-ol-o-gy (me-te-or-o-lo-gy)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Begin with 'mee', like 'meet'.

  • Say 'tih' with a short 'i'.

  • Blend 'or' with a soft 'uh'.

  • Stress 'rol' with 'ro' like in 'pot'.

  • Finish with 'uh-jee', making 'jee' soft.

common mistakes

  • same as American

  • same as American

  • same as American

FAQ

Why is there a strong stress in the word?

Stress helps to emphasize the key syllable, making the word clearer.

Is the 'o' pronounced the same in American and British?

No, American has a softer 'or' sound, while British is more open like 'pot'.

Why is it difficult to pronounce?

It has multiple syllables and varied stress, which can be confusing.

Definition

meteorology

The science of weather and atmosphere.

Word Family

meteorologist

/ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒɪst/

noun

A person who studies weather

Example: The meteorologist predicts the weather.

meteorological

/ˌmiːtiərəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

adjective

Related to weather science

Example: We used meteorological data.

meteor

/ˈmiːtiɔːr/

noun

A small body from space

Example: A meteor fell from the sky.

Key Pronunciation Differences

meteorologist has an extra 'gist' sound.

meteorological is an adjective, stressing the 'log' differently.

meteor is simpler, with less syllables and no 'ology'.

Pro Tips

Focus on Stress

Emphasize the 'rol' to maintain correct stress.

Practice Syllable Breaks

Break the word into parts to practice each syllable.

Nearby Words

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