How to pronounce oddities
Say it like OD-uh-teez. Oddities has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OD).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɑdətiz/OD-uh-teez
UK British/ˈɒdətiz/OD-uh-teez
- OD
- uh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oddities pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of oddities
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: OD-uh-teez.
What does oddities mean?
noun
- plural of oddity How to pronounce oddity
Questions about saying oddities
How do you pronounce oddities?
Say OD-uh-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑdətiz/. In British English it is /ˈɒdətiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oddities?
Oddities has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OD). Broken into parts: OD · uh · teez.
Is oddities pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɒdətiz/ (OD-uh-teez).