How to pronounce glossopoeia
Say it like glos-oh-PEE-uh. Glossopoeia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEE).
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- glos
- oh
- PEE
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glossopoeia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- glosGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. 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 glossopoeia
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: glos-oh-PEER.
What does glossopoeia mean?
- The creation of constructed languages for artistic purposes; language so created.
Where does glossopoeia come from?
From glosso- (“language”) + -poeia (“making”); coined by J.
Words that rhyme with glossopoeia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of glossopoeia.
Questions about saying glossopoeia
How do you pronounce glossopoeia?
Say glos-oh-PEE-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡlɑsoʊˈpiə/. In British English it is /ˌɡlɒsəʊˈpɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glossopoeia?
Glossopoeia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEE). Broken into parts: glos · oh · PEE · uh.
Is glossopoeia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˌɡlɒsəʊˈpɪə/ (glos-oh-PEER).