How to pronounce glottogenetic
Say it like glot-oh-juh-NET-ik. Glottogenetic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NET).
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- glot
- oh
- juh
- NET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glottogenetic 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.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of glottogenetic
- 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-juh-NET-ik.
What does glottogenetic mean?
- Of or pertaining to the origin of speech.
Where does glottogenetic come from?
From glotto- + genetic.
Words that rhyme with glottogenetic
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Questions about saying glottogenetic
How do you pronounce glottogenetic?
Say glot-oh-juh-NET-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡlɑtoʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɡlɒtəʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glottogenetic?
Glottogenetic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NET). Broken into parts: glot · oh · juh · NET · ik.
Is glottogenetic 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 /ˌɡlɒtəʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk/ (glot-oh-juh-NET-ik).