How to pronounce oligolectic
Say it like ol-uh-goh-LEK-tik. Oligolectic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LEK).
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- ol
- uh
- goh
- LEK
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oligolectic 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of oligolectic
- 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-LEK-tik.
What does oligolectic mean?
- Relating to, or characteristic of, oligolecty.
Words that rhyme with oligolectic
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Questions about saying oligolectic
How do you pronounce oligolectic?
Say ol-uh-goh-LEK-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑləɡoʊˈlɛktɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɒlɪɡəʊˈlɛktɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oligolectic?
Oligolectic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LEK). Broken into parts: ol · uh · goh · LEK · tik.
Is oligolectic 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 /ˌɒlɪɡəʊˈlɛktɪk/ (ol-ih-goh-LEK-tik).