How to Pronounce Sociolinguistics

To pronounce "sociolinguistics", say SOC-iol-ing-uist-ics — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌsəʊsi.əʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˌsəʊsi.əʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/

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"sociolinguistics" has 5 syllables: soc-iol-ing-uist-ics.

What does sociolinguistics mean?

noun

  1. The study of social and cultural effects on language and vice-versa.

Related words

sociolxsociolingsociolinguistmetalinguisticssociophonologysociophoneticssociolect

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sociolinguistics"?▾

"Sociolinguistics" has 5 syllables: soc · iol · ing · uist · ics.

What is the IPA transcription of "sociolinguistics"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sociolinguistics" is /ˌsəʊsi.əʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/.

What does "sociolinguistics" mean?▾

Sociolinguistics: The study of social and cultural effects on language and vice-versa.

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