How to pronounce logosyllabic
Say it like lah-goh-sih-LAB-ik. Logosyllabic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAB).
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- lah
- goh
- sih
- LAB
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Logosyllabic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of logosyllabic
- 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: log-oh-sih-LAB-ik.
What does logosyllabic mean?
- Of or pertaining to logosyllables.
Questions about saying logosyllabic
How do you pronounce logosyllabic?
Say lah-goh-sih-LAB-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɑɡoʊsɪˈlæbɪk/. In British English it is /ˌlɒɡəʊsɪˈlæbɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in logosyllabic?
Logosyllabic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAB). Broken into parts: lah · goh · sih · LAB · ik.
Is logosyllabic 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 /ˌlɒɡəʊsɪˈlæbɪk/ (log-oh-sih-LAB-ik).