How to pronounce allodial
Say it like uh-LOH-dee-ul. Allodial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH).
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- uh
- LOH
- dee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allodial 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.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of allodial
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-LOH-dee-ul.
What does allodial mean?
- Anything held allodially.
Where does allodial come from?
From Middle French allodial, and its source, Latin allōdiālis (“held in freehold”), from allōdium.
Words that rhyme with allodial
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Questions about saying allodial
How do you pronounce allodial?
Say uh-LOH-dee-ul. The American pronunciation is /əˈloʊdiəl/. In British English it is /əˈləʊdiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allodial?
Allodial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH). Broken into parts: uh · LOH · dee · ul.
Is allodial 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 /əˈləʊdiəl/ (uh-LOH-dee-ul).