How to Pronounce "ornithology"
word
or-ni-THAH-luh-jee
aw-ni-THOL-uh-jee
Definition
The scientific study of birds, including their behavior, physiology, and classification.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɔɹnɪˈθɑɫədʒi
British English
ˌɔːnɪθˈɒlədʒi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
or-ni-THAH-luh-jee
UK
aw-ni-THOL-uh-jee
Listen in Context
Ornithology is the study of birds.
He decided to study ornithology at university.
Many famous scientists have contributed to ornithology.
If you love birds, you might find ornithology really fascinating.