How to pronounce algospeak
Say it like AL-goh-speek. Algospeak has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- goh
- speek
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Algospeak pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- speekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of algospeak
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AL-goh-speek.
What does algospeak mean?
- A form of cant intended to evade social media content filters.
Where does algospeak come from?
From algo (“algorithm”) + -speak.
Questions about saying algospeak
How do you pronounce algospeak?
Say AL-goh-speek. The American pronunciation is /ˈælɡoʊˌspik/. In British English it is /ˈælɡəʊˌspiːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in algospeak?
Algospeak has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · goh · speek.
Is algospeak 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 /ˈælɡəʊˌspiːk/ (AL-goh-speek).