Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

translatology

/ˌtɹænzləˈtɒləd͡ʒi/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: trans-la-tol-o-gy
IPA: /ˌtɹænzləˈtɒləd͡ʒi/

17

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

5

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The study of the theory and practice of translating and interpreting, especially in an academic context, combining elements of social science and the humanities.

Uncountable

Etymology

From translate + -ology, coined by Brian Harris.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: translate

Usage

Uncountable

Derived Forms

translatological translatologist

Synonyms

translation studies traductology

Questions

How do you pronounce translatology?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌtɹænzləˈtɒləd͡ʒi/.
What does translatology mean?: The study of the theory and practice of translating and interpreting, especially in an academic context, combining elements of social science and the humanities.
Where does translatology come from?: From translate + -ology, coined by Brian Harris.

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