How to pronounce sociolect
Say it like SOH-shee-uh-lekt. Sociolect has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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- SOH
- shee
- uh
- lekt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sociolect pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sheeKeep 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.
- lektGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of sociolect
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOH-shih-oh-lekt.
What does sociolect mean?
- The variant of language used by a social group such as a socioeconomic class, an ethnic group, an age group, etc.
Where does sociolect come from?
From socio- + -lect, by analogy with dialect, idiolect, etc.
Questions about saying sociolect
How do you pronounce sociolect?
Say SOH-shee-uh-lekt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊʃiəˌlɛkt/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊʃɪəʊlɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sociolect?
Sociolect has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · shee · uh · lekt.
Is sociolect 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 /ˈsəʊʃɪəʊlɛkt/ (SOH-shih-oh-lekt).