How to pronounce idioglottic
Say it like id-ee-oh-GLOT-ik. Idioglottic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (GLOT).
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- id
- ee
- oh
- GLOT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Idioglottic 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.
- GLOTSay 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 idioglottic
- 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: id-ee-oh-GLOT-ik.
What does idioglottic mean?
- Of or pertaining to idioglossia.
Words that rhyme with idioglottic
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Questions about saying idioglottic
How do you pronounce idioglottic?
Say id-ee-oh-GLOT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪdioʊˈɡlɑtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɪdiəʊˈɡlɒtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in idioglottic?
Idioglottic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (GLOT). Broken into parts: id · ee · oh · GLOT · ik.
Is idioglottic 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 /ˌɪdiəʊˈɡlɒtɪk/ (id-ee-oh-GLOT-ik).