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