How to pronounce glottochronologically
Say it like glot-oh-kron-uh-LOJ-ih-kuh-lee. Glottochronologically has eight syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LOJ).
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- glot
- oh
- kron
- uh
- LOJ
- ih
- kuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glottochronologically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- glotGive 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.
- kronKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of glottochronologically
- 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".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: glot-oh-kron-uh-LOJ-ih-kuh-lee.
What does glottochronologically mean?
- In terms of glottochronology.
Where does glottochronologically come from?
From glottochronological + -ly.
Words that rhyme with glottochronologically
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Questions about saying glottochronologically
How do you pronounce glottochronologically?
Say glot-oh-kron-uh-LOJ-ih-kuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡlɑtoʊkrɑnəˈlɑdʒɪkəli/. In British English it is /ˌɡlɒtəʊkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glottochronologically?
Glottochronologically has eight syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LOJ). Broken into parts: glot · oh · kron · uh · LOJ · ih · kuh · lee.
Is glottochronologically pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌɡlɒtəʊkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəli/ (glot-oh-kron-uh-LOJ-ih-kuh-lee).