How to pronounce echolalia
Say it like ek-oh-LAY-lee-uh. Echolalia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- ek
- oh
- LAY
- lee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Echolalia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 echolalia
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ek-oh-LAY-leer.
What does echolalia mean?
- The involuntary repetitive echoing of words or phrases spoken by another person; either immediate or delayed.
- An infant's repetitive imitation of vocal sounds spoken by another person, occurring naturally during childhood development.
- Any apparently meaningless, repetitious noises, especially voices.
Words that rhyme with echolalia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of echolalia.
Questions about saying echolalia
How do you pronounce echolalia?
Say ek-oh-LAY-lee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkoʊˈleɪliə/. In British English it is /ˌɛkəʊˈleɪlɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in echolalia?
Echolalia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: ek · oh · LAY · lee · uh.
Is echolalia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˌɛkəʊˈleɪlɪə/ (ek-oh-LAY-leer).