How to pronounce glottogonic
Say it like glot-uh-GON-ik. Glottogonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GON).
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- glot
- uh
- GON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glottogonic 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of glottogonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: glot-uh-GON-ik.
What does glottogonic mean?
- Related to the origin or primordial development of language; related to glottogony.
Where does glottogonic come from?
From glottogony + -ic.
Words that rhyme with glottogonic
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Questions about saying glottogonic
How do you pronounce glottogonic?
Say glot-uh-GON-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡlɑtəˈɡɑnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɡlɒtəˈɡɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glottogonic?
Glottogonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GON). Broken into parts: glot · uh · GON · ik.
Is glottogonic 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 /ˌɡlɒtəˈɡɒnɪk/ (glot-uh-GON-ik).