How to pronounce xenoglossia
Say it like zee-nuh-GLOS-ee-uh. Xenoglossia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLOS).
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- zee
- nuh
- GLOS
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xenoglossia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zeeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GLOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep 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 xenoglossia
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: zee-nuh-GLOS-ee-uh.
What does xenoglossia mean?
- Synonym of xenoglossy (“knowledge of a language one has never learned”).
Where does xenoglossia come from?
From xeno- + -glossia.
Questions about saying xenoglossia
How do you pronounce xenoglossia?
Say zee-nuh-GLOS-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌzinəˈɡlɑsiə/. In British English it is /ˌziːnəˈɡlɒsiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xenoglossia?
Xenoglossia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLOS). Broken into parts: zee · nuh · GLOS · ee · uh.
Is xenoglossia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌziːnəˈɡlɒsiə/ (zee-nuh-GLOS-ee-uh).