How to pronounce allolalia
Say it like al-uh-LAY-lee-uh. Allolalia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- al
- uh
- LAY
- lee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allolalia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 allolalia
American and British speakers say allolalia in essentially the same way: /ˌæləˈleɪliə/ in the US and /ˌæləˈleɪliə/ in the UK.
British respelling: al-uh-LAY-lee-uh.
What does allolalia mean?
- Any speech disorder resulting from cerebral damage.
Where does allolalia come from?
From allo- + -lalia.
Words that rhyme with allolalia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of allolalia.
Questions about saying allolalia
How do you pronounce allolalia?
Say al-uh-LAY-lee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌæləˈleɪliə/. In British English it is /ˌæləˈleɪliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allolalia?
Allolalia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: al · uh · LAY · lee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say allolalia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæləˈleɪliə/ and the British form is /ˌæləˈleɪliə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.