How to pronounce oikoclitic
Say it like OY-koh-klih-tik. Oikoclitic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OY).
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- OY
- koh
- klih
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oikoclitic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- klihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of oikoclitic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: OY-koh-klih-tik.
What does oikoclitic mean?
- Having an inflection and stress pattern characteristic of pre-European vocabulary.
Questions about saying oikoclitic
How do you pronounce oikoclitic?
Say OY-koh-klih-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔɪkoʊklɪtɪk/. In British English it is /ˈɔɪkəʊklɪtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oikoclitic?
Oikoclitic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OY). Broken into parts: OY · koh · klih · tik.
Is oikoclitic 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 /ˈɔɪkəʊklɪtɪk/ (OY-koh-klih-tik).