How to pronounce palilalia
Say it like pal-ih-LAY-lee-uh. Palilalia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
- pal
- ih
- LAY
- lee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palilalia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- palGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 palilalia
American and British speakers say palilalia in essentially the same way: /ˌpælɪˈleɪliə/ in the US and /ˌpælɪˈleɪliə/ in the UK.
British respelling: pal-ih-LAY-lee-uh.
What does palilalia mean?
- A complex tic comprising the repetition or echoing of one's own spoken words, which may sound like stuttering.
Where does palilalia come from?
From pali- + -lalia.
Words that rhyme with palilalia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of palilalia.
Questions about saying palilalia
How do you pronounce palilalia?
Say pal-ih-LAY-lee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌpælɪˈleɪliə/. In British English it is /ˌpælɪˈleɪliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palilalia?
Palilalia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: pal · ih · LAY · lee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say palilalia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpælɪˈleɪliə/ and the British form is /ˌpælɪˈleɪliə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.