How to pronounce phonotax
Say it like FOH-nuh-taks. Phonotax has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
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- FOH
- nuh
- taks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phonotax pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- taksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of phonotax
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FOH-noh-taks.
What does phonotax mean?
- The total sum of a language's phonological or phonotactic rules.
Where does phonotax come from?
A blend of phonotactics + syntax or phonology + syntax.
Questions about saying phonotax
How do you pronounce phonotax?
Say FOH-nuh-taks. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊnətæks/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊnəʊtæks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phonotax?
Phonotax has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · nuh · taks.
Is phonotax pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈfəʊnəʊtæks/ (FOH-noh-taks).