How to pronounce relexification
Say it like ree-lek-suh-fuh-KAY-shun. Relexification has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (KAY).
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- ree
- lek
- suh
- fuh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relexification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of relexification
American and British speakers say relexification in essentially the same way: /riˌlɛksəfəˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /riˌlɛksəfəˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-lek-suh-fuh-KAY-shun.
What does relexification mean?
- The mechanism of language change by which one language replaces much or all of its lexicon with that of another language.
Where does relexification come from?
From relexify + -ation.
Words that rhyme with relexification
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Questions about saying relexification
How do you pronounce relexification?
Say ree-lek-suh-fuh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /riˌlɛksəfəˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /riˌlɛksəfəˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relexification?
Relexification has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (KAY). Broken into parts: ree · lek · suh · fuh · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say relexification the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˌlɛksəfəˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /riˌlɛksəfəˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.