How to pronounce agitolalia
Say it like aj-ih-toh-LAY-lee-uh. Agitolalia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY).
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- aj
- ih
- toh
- LAY
- lee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agitolalia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ajGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of agitolalia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: aj-ih-toh-LAY-lee-uh.
What does agitolalia mean?
- agitophasia
Where does agitolalia come from?
From Latin agitō (“to put something in motion, drive, impel”) + -lalia.
Words that rhyme with agitolalia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of agitolalia.
Questions about saying agitolalia
How do you pronounce agitolalia?
Say aj-ih-toh-LAY-lee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌædʒɪtoʊˈleɪliə/. In British English it is /ˌædʒɪtəʊˈleɪliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agitolalia?
Agitolalia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY). Broken into parts: aj · ih · toh · LAY · lee · uh.
Is agitolalia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌædʒɪtəʊˈleɪliə/ (aj-ih-toh-LAY-lee-uh).