How to pronounce aorta
Say it like ay-OR-tuh. Aorta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OR).
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- ay
- OR
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aorta pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aorta
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ay-AW-tuh.
What does aorta mean?
- The great artery which carries the blood from the heart to all parts of the body except the lungs; the main trunk of the arterial system.
- The liveliest part of something.
Words that rhyme with aorta
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aorta.
Questions about saying aorta
How do you pronounce aorta?
Say ay-OR-tuh. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈɔrtə/. In British English it is /eɪˈɔːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aorta?
Aorta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OR). Broken into parts: ay · OR · tuh.
Is aorta pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /eɪˈɔːtə/ (ay-AW-tuh).