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How to Pronounce "phrenology"

word

frəˈnɑlədʒi
fruh-NAH-luh-jee
fɹɛnˈɒlədʒi
fren-OL-uh-jee

Definition

Phrenology is an old, now discredited field that claimed a person's character and abilities could be understood by the shape and bumps of their skull.

IPA Transcription

American English

frəˈnɑlədʒi

British English

fɹɛnˈɒlədʒi

Simplified Pronunciation

US

fruh-NAH-luh-jee

UK

fren-OL-uh-jee

Listen in Context

Phrenology was once believed to reveal people's personalities.

Many scientists criticized phrenology in the 19th century.

Today, phrenology is not considered real science.

I read a book about phrenology and its strange history.