How to pronounce oligolingual
Say it like ol-ih-guh-LING-gwul. Oligolingual has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LING).
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- ol
- ih
- guh
- LING
- gwul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oligolingual 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.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gwulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oligolingual
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ol-ih-guh-LING-gwul.
What does oligolingual mean?
- Relating to, involving, or knowing few languages.
Where does oligolingual come from?
From oligo- + lingual.
Words that rhyme with oligolingual
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Questions about saying oligolingual
How do you pronounce oligolingual?
Say ol-ih-guh-LING-gwul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑlɪɡəˈlɪŋɡwəl/. In British English it is /ˌɒlɪɡəˈlɪŋɡwəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oligolingual?
Oligolingual has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LING). Broken into parts: ol · ih · guh · LING · gwul.
Is oligolingual 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 /ˌɒlɪɡəˈlɪŋɡwəl/ (ol-ih-guh-LING-gwul).