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.