How to pronounce ethnolect
Say it like ETH-nuh-lekt. Ethnolect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH).
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- ETH
- nuh
- lekt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ethnolect pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lektKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of ethnolect
American and British speakers say ethnolect in essentially the same way: /ˈɛθnəlɛkt/ in the US and /ˈɛθnəlɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ETH-nuh-lekt.
What does ethnolect mean?
- A language variety specific to an ethnic group.“AAVE is an ethnolect of African Americans.”
Where does ethnolect come from?
From ethno- + -lect.
Questions about saying ethnolect
How do you pronounce ethnolect?
Say ETH-nuh-lekt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛθnəlɛkt/. In British English it is /ˈɛθnəlɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ethnolect?
Ethnolect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH). Broken into parts: ETH · nuh · lekt.
Do Americans and Brits say ethnolect the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛθnəlɛkt/ and the British form is /ˈɛθnəlɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.