How to pronounce xenoglossy
Say it like zee-nuh-GLOS-ee. Xenoglossy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLOS).
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- zee
- nuh
- GLOS
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xenoglossy 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.
American vs British pronunciation of xenoglossy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: zee-nuh-GLOS-ee.
What does xenoglossy mean?
- Knowledge of a language one has never learned.
- Glossolalia.
Where does xenoglossy come from?
From xeno- + -glossia, borrowed from French xénoglossie.
Words that rhyme with xenoglossy
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Questions about saying xenoglossy
How do you pronounce xenoglossy?
Say zee-nuh-GLOS-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˌzinəˈɡlɑsi/. In British English it is /ˌziːnəˈɡlɒsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xenoglossy?
Xenoglossy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLOS). Broken into parts: zee · nuh · GLOS · ee.
Is xenoglossy 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 /ˌziːnəˈɡlɒsi/ (zee-nuh-GLOS-ee).