How to pronounce neolalia
Say it like nee-oh-LAY-lee-uh. Neolalia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- nee
- oh
- LAY
- lee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neolalia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- neeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of neolalia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: nee-oh-LAY-lee-uh.
What does neolalia mean?
- The tendency, of some psychotics, to talk using new or meaningless words
Where does neolalia come from?
From neo- + -lalia.
Words that rhyme with neolalia
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Questions about saying neolalia
How do you pronounce neolalia?
Say nee-oh-LAY-lee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌnioʊˈleɪliə/. In British English it is /ˌniːəʊˈleɪliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neolalia?
Neolalia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: nee · oh · LAY · lee · uh.
Is neolalia 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 /ˌniːəʊˈleɪliə/ (nee-oh-LAY-lee-uh).