Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

numerology

/ˌn(j)u.məˈrɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.44 in modern English

Syllables: nu-me-rol-o-gy
IPA: /ˌn(j)u.məˈrɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/

16

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

5

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The study of the purported mystical relationship between numbers (or the letters of words, represented by numbers) and the character or action of physical objects and living beings.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"All right, everyone, listen up. I’ve gotten a lot of reports of disruptions in the classroom and some satanic numerology shit going on. So I want to remind you this is a Power Christian school, and I am a Power Christian Principal, and we will be PC!"

Etymology

From numero- + -logy.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: numero-
Suffix: -logy

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌn(j)u.məˈrɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/
British English: /ˌnjuːməˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/

Usage

Inflected Forms

numerologies (plural)

Derived Forms

numerological numerologist

Synonyms

arithmancy isopsephy

Rhymes With

technology psychology biology ideology theology methodology sociology geology ecology terminology anthropology physiology

Questions

How do you pronounce numerology?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌn(j)u.məˈrɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/.
What does numerology mean?: The study of the purported mystical relationship between numbers (or the letters of words, represented by numbers) and the character or action of physical objects and living beings.
Where does numerology come from?: From numero- + -logy.

How to pronounce numerology

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