How to pronounce alalia
Say it like uh-LAY-lee-uh. Alalia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- uh
- LAY
- lee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alalia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 alalia
American and British speakers say alalia in essentially the same way: /əˈleɪliə/ in the US and /əˈleɪliə/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LAY-lee-uh.
What does alalia mean?
- Speech delay, a delay in the development or use of the mechanisms that produce speech.
Where does alalia come from?
From a- (“without”) + -lalia (“speech”).
Words that rhyme with alalia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of alalia.
Questions about saying alalia
How do you pronounce alalia?
Say uh-LAY-lee-uh. The American pronunciation is /əˈleɪliə/. In British English it is /əˈleɪliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alalia?
Alalia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: uh · LAY · lee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say alalia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈleɪliə/ and the British form is /əˈleɪliə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.