How to pronounce soundlore
Say it like SOWND-lor. Soundlore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOWND).
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- SOWND
- lor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soundlore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOWNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- lorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of soundlore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOWND-law.
What does soundlore mean?
- Information or knowledge about sounds.
- The study of sounds; phonology.
Where does soundlore come from?
From sound + lore. Perhaps calqued from German Lautlehre (“phonology”, literally “sound-lore”).
Questions about saying soundlore
How do you pronounce soundlore?
Say SOWND-lor. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaʊndlɔr/. In British English it is /ˈsaʊndlɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soundlore?
Soundlore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOWND). Broken into parts: SOWND · lor.
Is soundlore pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsaʊndlɔː/ (SOWND-law).