How to pronounce grapholect
Say it like GRAF-uh-lekt. Grapholect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAF).
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US American/ˈɡræfəˌlɛkt/GRAF-uh-lekt
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- GRAF
- uh
- lekt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grapholect pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lektGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
What does grapholect mean?
noun
- A written variant of a language, analogous to a spoken dialect of a language.
Where does grapholect come from?
Blend of grapheme + dialect, coined by linguist Einar Haugen in 1964.
Questions about saying grapholect
How do you pronounce grapholect?
Say GRAF-uh-lekt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡræfəˌlɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grapholect?
Grapholect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAF). Broken into parts: GRAF · uh · lekt.