How to Pronounce Diglossia

To pronounce "diglossia", say DIGL-oss-ia — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌdaɪˈɡlɒsi.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˌdaɪˈɡlɒsi.ə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “diglossia”

"diglossia" has 3 syllables: digl-oss-ia.

What does diglossia mean?

noun

  1. The coexistence in a given population of two closely related native languages or dialects, one of which is regarded as more prestigious than the other; the similar coexistence of two unrelated languages.
  2. The presence of a cleft or doubled tongue.

Synonyms

bifid tonguecleft tongue

Related words

polyglossiahomoglossiaheteroglossiahomologinterdialectdigraphiadialectismhomologue

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "diglossia"?▾

"Diglossia" has 3 syllables: digl · oss · ia.

What is the IPA transcription of "diglossia"?▾

The IPA transcription of "diglossia" is /ˌdaɪˈɡlɒsi.ə/.

What does "diglossia" mean?▾

Diglossia: The coexistence in a given population of two closely related native languages or dialects, one of which is regarded as more prestigious than the other; the similar coexistence of two unrelated languages.

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