How to pronounce logophor
Say it like LOG-uh-for. Logophor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOG).
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- LOG
- uh
- for
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Logophor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOGSay 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.
- forKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of logophor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOG-uh-fuh.
What does logophor mean?
- A reflexive pronoun with discourse antecedents; i.e. a reflexive pronoun whose antecedent does not occur in the sentence itself.
Where does logophor come from?
Introduced by French linguist Claude Hagège, 1974.
Questions about saying logophor
How do you pronounce logophor?
Say LOG-uh-for. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑɡəfɔr/. In British English it is /ˈlɒɡəfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in logophor?
Logophor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOG). Broken into parts: LOG · uh · for.
Is logophor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɒɡəfə/ (LOG-uh-fuh).