How to pronounce idiolalia
Say it like id-ee-oh-LAY-lee-uh. Idiolalia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY).
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- id
- ee
- oh
- LAY
- lee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Idiolalia 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.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of idiolalia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: id-ee-oh-LAY-lee-uh.
What does idiolalia mean?
- Synonym of idioglossia.
Where does idiolalia come from?
From idio- + -lalia.
Words that rhyme with idiolalia
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Questions about saying idiolalia
How do you pronounce idiolalia?
Say id-ee-oh-LAY-lee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪdioʊˈleɪliə/. In British English it is /ˌɪdiəʊˈleɪliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in idiolalia?
Idiolalia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY). Broken into parts: id · ee · oh · LAY · lee · uh.
Is idiolalia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌɪdiəʊˈleɪliə/ (id-ee-oh-LAY-lee-uh).