How to pronounce rhinolalia
Say it like ry-noh-LAY-lee-uh. Rhinolalia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- ry
- noh
- LAY
- lee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhinolalia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 rhinolalia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ry-noh-LAY-lee-uh.
What does rhinolalia mean?
- a nasal quality of speech from some disease or defect of the nasal passages
Where does rhinolalia come from?
From rhino- + -lalia.
Words that rhyme with rhinolalia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rhinolalia.
Questions about saying rhinolalia
How do you pronounce rhinolalia?
Say ry-noh-LAY-lee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌraɪnoʊˈleɪliə/. In British English it is /ˌraɪnəʊˈleɪliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rhinolalia?
Rhinolalia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: ry · noh · LAY · lee · uh.
Is rhinolalia 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 /ˌraɪnəʊˈleɪliə/ (ry-noh-LAY-lee-uh).