How to pronounce idioglossic
Say it like id-ee-oh-GLOS-ik. Idioglossic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (GLOS).
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- id
- ee
- oh
- GLOS
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Idioglossic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- idGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- GLOSSay 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 idioglossic
- 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".
British respelling: id-ee-oh-GLOS-ik.
What does idioglossic mean?
- Of or relating to idioglossia.
Where does idioglossic come from?
From idioglossia + -ic.
Questions about saying idioglossic
How do you pronounce idioglossic?
Say id-ee-oh-GLOS-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪdioʊˈɡlɑsɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɪdiəʊˈɡlɒsɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in idioglossic?
Idioglossic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (GLOS). Broken into parts: id · ee · oh · GLOS · ik.
Is idioglossic 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 /ˌɪdiəʊˈɡlɒsɪk/ (id-ee-oh-GLOS-ik).