How to Pronounce “topology”

American (US)

/təˈpɑləd͡ʒi/

British (UK)

/təˈpɒləd͡ʒi/

noun — The branch of mathematics dealing with those properties of a geometrical object (of arbitrary dimensionality) that are unchanged by continuous deformations (such as stretching, bending, etc., without tearing or gluing).

Where the stress falls. “topology” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /təˈpɑləd͡ʒi/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /təˈpɑləd͡ʒi/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "topology" mean?

topology (noun): The branch of mathematics dealing with those properties of a geometrical object (of arbitrary dimensionality) that are unchanged by continuous deformations (such as stretching, bending, etc., without tearing or gluing).

How do you pronounce "topology" in American vs British English?

American English: /təˈpɑləd͡ʒi/. British English: /təˈpɒləd͡ʒi/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "topology"?

/təˈpɑləd͡ʒi/ in American English, /təˈpɒləd͡ʒi/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "topology"?

“topology” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /təˈpɑləd͡ʒi/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.