How to Pronounce "morphology"
word
mɔɹˈfɑɫədʒi
mor-FAH-luh-jee
mɔːfˈɒlədʒi
maw-FOL-uh-jee
Definition
The study of the form and structure of things, especially the way words are formed and change in language or the structure of plants and animals.
IPA Transcription
American English
mɔɹˈfɑɫədʒi
British English
mɔːfˈɒlədʒi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mor-FAH-luh-jee
UK
maw-FOL-uh-jee
Listen in Context
Linguists study morphology to understand how words are built.
The morphology of a tree includes its roots, trunk, and branches.
Plants differ in their morphology from animals.
Understanding word morphology helps you guess the meaning of new words.