How to Pronounce "gerontology"
word
ˌdʒɛɹənˈtɑɫədʒi
jer-uhn-TOL-uh-jee
dʒˌɛɹəntˈɒlədʒi
jer-uhn-TOL-uh-jee
Definition
Gerontology is the scientific study of aging and the problems of elderly people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdʒɛɹənˈtɑɫədʒi
British English
dʒˌɛɹəntˈɒlədʒi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
jer-uhn-TOL-uh-jee
UK
jer-uhn-TOL-uh-jee
Listen in Context
She studies gerontology at the university.
Gerontology helps us understand the process of aging.
Tom is interested in gerontology because he wants to help older people.
After getting her degree in gerontology, Mia started working at a senior center.