How to pronounce allochthonous
Say it like uh-LOK-thuh-nus. Allochthonous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOK).
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- uh
- LOK
- thuh
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allochthonous 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.
- LOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of allochthonous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-LOK-thuh-nus.
What does allochthonous mean?
- Originating in a place other than where it is found.
- Buried or found in a place remote from the site of formation.
Words that rhyme with allochthonous
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Questions about saying allochthonous
How do you pronounce allochthonous?
Say uh-LOK-thuh-nus. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɑkθənəs/. In British English it is /əˈlɒkθənəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allochthonous?
Allochthonous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOK). Broken into parts: uh · LOK · thuh · nus.
Is allochthonous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əˈlɒkθənəs/ (uh-LOK-thuh-nus).