How to pronounce oligosemic
Say it like ol-ih-goh-SEE-mik. Oligosemic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SEE).
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- ol
- ih
- goh
- SEE
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oligosemic 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.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- mikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of oligosemic
- 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-SEE-mik.
What does oligosemic mean?
- Of or exhibiting oligosemy.
Where does oligosemic come from?
First attested in 1986: formed as oligosem(y) + -ic.
Words that rhyme with oligosemic
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Questions about saying oligosemic
How do you pronounce oligosemic?
Say ol-ih-goh-SEE-mik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑlɪɡoʊˈsimɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɒlɪɡəʊˈsiːmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oligosemic?
Oligosemic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SEE). Broken into parts: ol · ih · goh · SEE · mik.
Is oligosemic 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 /ˌɒlɪɡəʊˈsiːmɪk/ (ol-ih-goh-SEE-mik).