How to pronounce cryptotia
Say it like krip-TOH-shuh. Cryptotia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH).
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- krip
- TOH
- shuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cryptotia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kripKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cryptotia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: krip-TOH-shuh.
What does cryptotia mean?
- A condition where an ear appears to have its upper portion buried underneath the side of the head.
Where does cryptotia come from?
From crypt- + oto- + -ia.
Questions about saying cryptotia
How do you pronounce cryptotia?
Say krip-TOH-shuh. The American pronunciation is /krɪpˈtoʊʃə/. In British English it is /krɪpˈtəʊʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cryptotia?
Cryptotia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH). Broken into parts: krip · TOH · shuh.
Is cryptotia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /krɪpˈtəʊʃə/ (krip-TOH-shuh).