How to pronounce linguotectal
Say it like ling-gwuh-TEK-tul. Linguotectal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEK).
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- ling
- gwuh
- TEK
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Linguotectal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lingGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gwuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of linguotectal
American and British speakers say linguotectal in essentially the same way: /ˌlɪŋɡwəˈtɛktəl/ in the US and /ˌlɪŋɡwəʊˈtɛktəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ling-gwoh-TEK-tul.
What does linguotectal mean?
- articulated with the tongue contacting or approaching some point of the roof of the mouth.
- A consonant articulated with the tongue contacting or approaching some point of the roof of the mouth; a (non-linguolabial) coronal or dorsal consonant.
Where does linguotectal come from?
From linguo- + tectal.
Words that rhyme with linguotectal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of linguotectal.
Questions about saying linguotectal
How do you pronounce linguotectal?
Say ling-gwuh-TEK-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɪŋɡwəˈtɛktəl/. In British English it is /ˌlɪŋɡwəʊˈtɛktəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in linguotectal?
Linguotectal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEK). Broken into parts: ling · gwuh · TEK · tul.
Do Americans and Brits say linguotectal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlɪŋɡwəˈtɛktəl/ and the British form is /ˌlɪŋɡwəʊˈtɛktəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.