How to pronounce isogloss
Say it like EYE-suh-glos. Isogloss has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- suh
- glos
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Isogloss pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- glosKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of isogloss
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: EYE-soh-glos.
What does isogloss mean?
- A line on a map indicating the geographical boundaries of a linguistic feature.
- A linguistic feature shared between languages or language varieties, through any of various mechanisms, whether genetic inheritance or other linguistic forces.
Questions about saying isogloss
How do you pronounce isogloss?
Say EYE-suh-glos. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪsəɡlɑs/. In British English it is /ˈaɪsəʊɡlɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in isogloss?
Isogloss has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · suh · glos.
Is isogloss 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 /ˈaɪsəʊɡlɒs/ (EYE-soh-glos).