How to pronounce embolalia
Say it like em-buh-LAY-lee-uh. Embolalia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- em
- buh
- LAY
- lee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Embolalia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- emGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- buhKeep 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 embolalia
American and British speakers say embolalia in essentially the same way: /ˌɛmbəˈleɪliə/ in the US and /ˌɛmbəˈleɪliə/ in the UK.
British respelling: em-buh-LAY-lee-uh.
What does embolalia mean?
- Automatic speech; verbalization that occurs without conscious effort by the individual, such as repetitions and filler words.
Words that rhyme with embolalia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of embolalia.
Questions about saying embolalia
How do you pronounce embolalia?
Say em-buh-LAY-lee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛmbəˈleɪliə/. In British English it is /ˌɛmbəˈleɪliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in embolalia?
Embolalia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: em · buh · LAY · lee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say embolalia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛmbəˈleɪliə/ and the British form is /ˌɛmbəˈleɪliə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.