How to pronounce glottochronology
Say it like glot-oh-kruh-NOL-uh-jee. Glottochronology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NOL).
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- glot
- oh
- kruh
- NOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glottochronology 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.
- kruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of glottochronology
- 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-kruh-NOL-uh-jee.
What does glottochronology mean?
- The method or study in estimating the time at which a related language diverged from its common ancestor.
Where does glottochronology come from?
From glotto- + chronology.
Words that rhyme with glottochronology
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Questions about saying glottochronology
How do you pronounce glottochronology?
Say glot-oh-kruh-NOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡlɑtoʊkrəˈnɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌɡlɒtəʊkrəˈnɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glottochronology?
Glottochronology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NOL). Broken into parts: glot · oh · kruh · NOL · uh · jee.
Is glottochronology 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 /ˌɡlɒtəʊkrəˈnɒlədʒi/ (glot-oh-kruh-NOL-uh-jee).