How to pronounce oligolalia
Say it like ol-ih-goh-LAY-lee-uh. Oligolalia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY).
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- ol
- ih
- goh
- LAY
- lee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oligolalia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- olGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gohKeep 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 oligolalia
- 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: ol-ih-goh-LAY-lee-uh.
What does oligolalia mean?
- a condition in which a person says, or writes, fewer words than might normally be expected, given his/her personality, education, and the specific circumstances
Where does oligolalia come from?
From oligo- + -lalia.
Words that rhyme with oligolalia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oligolalia.
Questions about saying oligolalia
How do you pronounce oligolalia?
Say ol-ih-goh-LAY-lee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑlɪɡoʊˈleɪliə/. In British English it is /ˌɒlɪɡəʊˈleɪliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oligolalia?
Oligolalia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY). Broken into parts: ol · ih · goh · LAY · lee · uh.
Is oligolalia 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 /ˌɒlɪɡəʊˈleɪliə/ (ol-ih-goh-LAY-lee-uh).