How to pronounce xenoclitic
Say it like ZEE-noh-klih-tik. Xenoclitic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEE).
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- ZEE
- noh
- klih
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xenoclitic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- klihKeep this part quick and light. 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 xenoclitic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ZEN-oh-klih-tik.
What does xenoclitic mean?
- Having an inflection and stress pattern characteristic of European vocabulary.
Where does xenoclitic come from?
From xeno- + clitic.
Questions about saying xenoclitic
How do you pronounce xenoclitic?
Say ZEE-noh-klih-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˈzinoʊklɪtɪk/. In British English it is /ˈzɛnəʊklɪtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xenoclitic?
Xenoclitic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEE). Broken into parts: ZEE · noh · klih · tik.
Is xenoclitic 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 /ˈzɛnəʊklɪtɪk/ (ZEN-oh-klih-tik).