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How to pronounce methodological

methodological
/meθədəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
6 syllables, stress on the fourth

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th is the voiceless /θ/ here, as in “think”.

Methodological, sound by sound

/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/θ/as in thinkTongue tip between the teeth, breathe out with no voice. It is not S, F or T.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ɑː/as in fatherA deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/dʒ/as in jobOne sound: “d” released straight into the middle of “vision”.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce methodological?

Methodological is pronounced /meθədəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/ in American English.

How many syllables are in methodological?

Methodological has 6 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in methodological?

The fourth syllable: /meθədəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/.

Is there a silent or unusual letter in methodological?

th is the voiceless /θ/ here, as in “think”.

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