adjectivetechnicalless common
Related to the scientific study of animals.
She works at a zoological research center.
Common phrases & grammar
zoological research · zoological garden
American English
How to pronounce zoological
adjectiveB2
zohuhLAHjihkl
/ˌzoʊ.əˈlɑ.ʤɪ.kl̩/
5 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
Related to the scientific study of animals.
What to listen for
“Zoological” is commonly pronounced /ˌzoʊ.əˈlɑ.ʤɪ.kl̩/, and you may also hear the shorter form /ˌzuˈlɑ.ʤɪ.kl̩/.
Usual pronunciation/ˌzoʊ.əˈlɑ.ʤɪ.kl̩/
Shorter pronunciation/ˌzuˈlɑ.ʤɪ.kl̩/