How to pronounce aortic
Say it like ay-OR-tik. Aortic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OR).
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- ay
- OR
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aortic 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.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aortic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ay-AW-tik.
What does aortic mean?
- Of or pertaining to the aorta or the aortic valve.
Where does aortic come from?
From aorta + -ic. By surface analysis, aort- + -ic.
Questions about saying aortic
How do you pronounce aortic?
Say ay-OR-tik. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈɔrtɪk/. In British English it is /eɪˈɔːtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aortic?
Aortic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OR). Broken into parts: ay · OR · tik.
Is aortic 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 /eɪˈɔːtɪk/ (ay-AW-tik).