How to pronounce logomachy
Say it like loh-GOM-uh-kee. Logomachy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOM).
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- loh
- GOM
- uh
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Logomachy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- GOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of logomachy
- 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".
British respelling: loh-GOM-uh-kih.
What does logomachy mean?
- Dispute over the meaning of words
- A conflict waged only as a battle of words
Questions about saying logomachy
How do you pronounce logomachy?
Say loh-GOM-uh-kee. The American pronunciation is /loʊˈɡɑməki/. In British English it is /ləʊˈɡɒməkɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in logomachy?
Logomachy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOM). Broken into parts: loh · GOM · uh · kee.
Is logomachy 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 /ləʊˈɡɒməkɪ/ (loh-GOM-uh-kih).