How to pronounce diglossia
Say it like dy-GLAH-see-uh. Diglossia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLAH).
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- dy
- GLAH
- see
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diglossia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- GLAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- seeKeep 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 diglossia
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dy-GLOS-ee-uh.
What does diglossia mean?
- The coexistence in a given population of two closely related native languages or dialects, one of which is regarded as more prestigious than the other; the similar coexistence of two unrelated languages.
- The presence of a cleft or doubled tongue.
Where does diglossia come from?
From Latin diglōssia.
Questions about saying diglossia
How do you pronounce diglossia?
Say dy-GLAH-see-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪˈɡlɑsiə/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪˈɡlɒsiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diglossia?
Diglossia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLAH). Broken into parts: dy · GLAH · see · uh.
Is diglossia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌdaɪˈɡlɒsiə/ (dy-GLOS-ee-uh).