How to pronounce coprolalia
Say it like kah-pruh-LAY-lee-uh. Coprolalia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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US American/ˌkɑprəˈleɪliə/kah-pruh-LAY-lee-uh
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- kah
- pruh
- LAY
- lee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coprolalia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pruhKeep 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.
What does coprolalia mean?
noun
- The uncontrolled use of abusive, obscene or scatological language; especially such behavior associated with Tourette syndrome.
Where does coprolalia come from?
Borrowed from French coprolalie, coined by French neurologist Georges Gilles de la Tourette in 1885.
Words that rhyme with coprolalia
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Questions about saying coprolalia
How do you pronounce coprolalia?
Say kah-pruh-LAY-lee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑprəˈleɪliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coprolalia?
Coprolalia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: kah · pruh · LAY · lee · uh.