How to pronounce oligolecty
Say it like ol-uh-goh-LEK-tee. Oligolecty has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LEK).
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- ol
- uh
- goh
- LEK
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oligolecty 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of oligolecty
- 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-tee.
What does oligolecty mean?
- The preference of an insect pollinator (chiefly a bee) for pollinating only a few plant species.
Where does oligolecty come from?
Probably from oligolectic + -y (suffix forming abstract nouns denoting conditions, qualities, or states).
Questions about saying oligolecty
How do you pronounce oligolecty?
Say ol-uh-goh-LEK-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑləɡoʊˈlɛkti/. In British English it is /ˌɒlɪɡəʊˈlɛkti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oligolecty?
Oligolecty has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LEK). Broken into parts: ol · uh · goh · LEK · tee.
Is oligolecty 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 /ˌɒlɪɡəʊˈlɛkti/ (ol-ih-goh-LEK-tee).