How to pronounce odalisque
Say it like OHD-lisk. Odalisque has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OHD).
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US American/ˈoʊdlɪsk/OHD-lisk
UK British/ˈəʊdəlɪsk/OH-duh-lisk
- OHD
- lisk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Odalisque pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- liskKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of odalisque
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-duh-lisk.
What does odalisque mean?
noun
- A desirable or sexually attractive woman.
Questions about saying odalisque
How do you pronounce odalisque?
Say OHD-lisk. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊdlɪsk/. In British English it is /ˈəʊdəlɪsk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in odalisque?
Odalisque has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OHD). Broken into parts: OHD · lisk.
Is odalisque pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈəʊdəlɪsk/ (OH-duh-lisk).