How to pronounce paucilingual
Say it like paw-sih-LING-gwul. Paucilingual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LING).
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- paw
- sih
- LING
- gwul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paucilingual pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 paucilingual
American and British speakers say paucilingual in essentially the same way: /ˌpɔsɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/ in the US and /ˌpɒsɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: pos-ih-LING-gwul.
What does paucilingual mean?
- Relating to, involving, or knowing few languages.
Where does paucilingual come from?
From pauci- + lingual.
Words that rhyme with paucilingual
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of paucilingual.
Questions about saying paucilingual
How do you pronounce paucilingual?
Say paw-sih-LING-gwul. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɔsɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/. In British English it is /ˌpɒsɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paucilingual?
Paucilingual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LING). Broken into parts: paw · sih · LING · gwul.
Do Americans and Brits say paucilingual the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpɔsɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/ and the British form is /ˌpɒsɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.