How to Pronounce Glossolalia

To pronounce "glossolalia", say GLOSS-ol-al-ia — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɡlɒsəˈleɪliə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌɡlɒsəˈleɪliə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “glossolalia”

"glossolalia" has 4 syllables: gloss-ol-al-ia.

What does glossolalia mean?

noun

  1. Speaking a language one does not know, or speaking elaborate but apparently meaningless speech, while in a trance-like state (or, supposedly, under the influence of a deity or spirits); speaking in tongues.

noun

  1. Knowledge of a language one has never learned.
  2. Glossolalia.

Synonyms

glossolalyspeaking in tonguesspeaking with tonguesxenoglossia

Related words

pentecostalglossolalyxenoglossytongueglossapseudolaliagibberish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "glossolalia"?▾

"Glossolalia" has 4 syllables: gloss · ol · al · ia.

What is the IPA transcription of "glossolalia"?▾

The IPA transcription of "glossolalia" is /ˌɡlɒsəˈleɪliə/.

What does "glossolalia" mean?▾

Glossolalia: Speaking a language one does not know, or speaking elaborate but apparently meaningless speech, while in a trance-like state (or, supposedly, under the influence of a deity or spirits); speaking in tongues.

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