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echolalia
Definition:
(nou) an infant's repetition of sounds uttered by others (nou) mechanical and meaningless repetition of the words of another person (as in schizophrenia)
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That example was not really echolalia.
It is a complex tic, like echolalia and coprolalia.
Pronoun reversal is closely linked to echolalia.
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Common mistakes of echolalia pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ech-o-LA-lia" instead of the correct "ECH-o-la-lia" (ˌɛkəˈleɪliə). Tip: Focus on the primary stress on the first syllable to sound more natural.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some people pronounce "echolalia" with a short "e" sound, saying "eck-o-lalia" instead of the correct "ECH-o-la-lia" (ˌɛkəˈleɪliə). Tip: Practice the long "e" sound to improve clarity.
- Overemphasizing syllables: A common mistake is to overly stress every syllable, leading to "ECHO-LA-LIA." This disrupts the flow. Tip: Remember that only the first syllable is stressed, making it sound smoother.
- Ending sound confusion: Learners might mispronounce the ending, saying "echolaliA" with a strong "a" sound instead of the correct "echolaliə" (ˌɛkəˈleɪliə). Tip: Use a softer "ə" sound at the end to match the standard pronunciation.
- Ignoring syllable division: Some may pronounce "echolalia" as a single block, missing the clear divisions between syllables. Tip: Break it down into four distinct parts: "ECH-o-la-lia" to enhance pronunciation accuracy.