The word "olophonia" is a rare and obscure term, with a unique pronunciation and spelling. When pronounced, the word sounds like "oh-luh-foh-nee-uh". The first syllable, "oh", is a long vowel sound, while the remaining syllables are pronounced with a short vowel sound. The unique spelling of "olophonia" is derived from its Greek roots, where "oło" means "whole" and "phone" means "sound". Therefore, "olophonia" refers to a complete or holistic sound, an idea that is often used in the field of music therapy.
Impaired speech due to anatomical defect in the vocal organs.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.