The word "oxylalia" is a medical term that refers to a type of speech disorder where the person has difficulty pronouncing high-pitched sounds. It is pronounced /ɒksɪˈleɪlɪə/ (ox-ih-LAY-lee-ah). The "x" represents the "ks" sound, the "y" represents a schwa sound, and the stressed syllable is pronounced "lay". The "ia" at the end represents the "ya" sound. This word may be challenging to spell without knowledge of its etymology or phonetic transcription, making it important to use these tools for accuracy.
Abnormally rapid speaking.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.