How to pronounce lectosign
Say it like LEK-toh-syne. Lectosign has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEK).
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- LEK
- toh
- syne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lectosign pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- syneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of lectosign
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LEK-toh-syne.
What does lectosign mean?
- In the works of philosopher Gilles Deleuze, a lectosign is an image that must be read as much as it is seen or heard. Deleuze introduced this concept in his book Cinema 2: The Time-Image to describe cinematic images that demand interpretation beyond their immediate visual or auditory presentation.
Where does lectosign come from?
From Latin lect + sign.
Questions about saying lectosign
How do you pronounce lectosign?
Say LEK-toh-syne. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛktoʊˌsaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈlɛktəʊˌsaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lectosign?
Lectosign has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEK). Broken into parts: LEK · toh · syne.
Is lectosign 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 /ˈlɛktəʊˌsaɪn/ (LEK-toh-syne).