How to pronounce xenolalia
Say it like zee-noh-LAY-lee-uh. Xenolalia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- zee
- noh
- LAY
- lee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xenolalia 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.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- leeKeep 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 xenolalia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: zee-noh-LAY-lee-uh.
What does xenolalia mean?
- The ability to speak in a language which the individual has not learned.
Where does xenolalia come from?
From xeno- + -lalia.
Words that rhyme with xenolalia
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Questions about saying xenolalia
How do you pronounce xenolalia?
Say zee-noh-LAY-lee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌzinoʊˈleɪliə/. In British English it is /ˌziːnəʊˈleɪliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xenolalia?
Xenolalia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: zee · noh · LAY · lee · uh.
Is xenolalia 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 /ˌziːnəʊˈleɪliə/ (zee-noh-LAY-lee-uh).