How to pronounce communalect
Say it like kuh-MYOO-nuh-lekt. Communalect has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOO).
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- kuh
- MYOO
- nuh
- lekt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Communalect pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lektGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of communalect
American and British speakers say communalect in essentially the same way: /kəˈmjunəˌlɛkt/ in the US and /kəˈmjuːnəˌlɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-MYOO-nuh-lekt.
What does communalect mean?
- Especially in Pacific linguistics: the lect (linguistic variety) spoken by a particular speech community.
Where does communalect come from?
Probably from communa(l) + -lect (suffix denoting a language variety).
Questions about saying communalect
How do you pronounce communalect?
Say kuh-MYOO-nuh-lekt. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmjunəˌlɛkt/. In British English it is /kəˈmjuːnəˌlɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in communalect?
Communalect has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOO). Broken into parts: kuh · MYOO · nuh · lekt.
Do Americans and Brits say communalect the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈmjunəˌlɛkt/ and the British form is /kəˈmjuːnəˌlɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.