How to pronounce allotopia
Say it like al-oh-TOH-pee-uh. Allotopia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOH).
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- al
- oh
- TOH
- pee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allotopia 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- peeKeep 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 allotopia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: al-oh-TOH-pee-uh.
What does allotopia mean?
- Synonym of heterotopia.
Where does allotopia come from?
From international scientific vocabulary, from New Latin, from allo- + -topia.
Words that rhyme with allotopia
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Questions about saying allotopia
How do you pronounce allotopia?
Say al-oh-TOH-pee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌæloʊˈtoʊpiə/. In British English it is /ˌæləʊˈtəʊpiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allotopia?
Allotopia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOH). Broken into parts: al · oh · TOH · pee · uh.
Is allotopia 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 /ˌæləʊˈtəʊpiə/ (al-oh-TOH-pee-uh).