How to pronounce dyslalia
Say it like dih-SLAY-lee-uh. Dyslalia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SLAY).
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- dih
- SLAY
- lee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dyslalia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SLAYSay 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 dyslalia
American and British speakers say dyslalia in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsleɪliə/ in the US and /dɪˈsleɪliə/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SLAY-lee-uh.
What does dyslalia mean?
- difficulty in talking due to a structural abnormality
Where does dyslalia come from?
From dys- + -lalia.
Words that rhyme with dyslalia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dyslalia.
Questions about saying dyslalia
How do you pronounce dyslalia?
Say dih-SLAY-lee-uh. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsleɪliə/. In British English it is /dɪˈsleɪliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dyslalia?
Dyslalia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SLAY). Broken into parts: dih · SLAY · lee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say dyslalia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsleɪliə/ and the British form is /dɪˈsleɪliə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.