How to pronounce sociolinguistic
Say it like soh-see-oh-ling-GWIS-tik. Sociolinguistic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (GWIS).
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- soh
- see
- oh
- ling
- GWIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sociolinguistic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GWISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sociolinguistic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: soh-see-oh-ling-GWIS-tik.
What does sociolinguistic mean?
- Pertaining to sociolinguistics.
Where does sociolinguistic come from?
From socio- + linguistic.
Words that rhyme with sociolinguistic
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Questions about saying sociolinguistic
How do you pronounce sociolinguistic?
Say soh-see-oh-ling-GWIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌsoʊsioʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌsəʊsiəʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sociolinguistic?
Sociolinguistic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (GWIS). Broken into parts: soh · see · oh · ling · GWIS · tik.
Is sociolinguistic 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 /ˌsəʊsiəʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ (soh-see-oh-ling-GWIS-tik).