How to pronounce odyssey
Say it like OD-uh-see. Odyssey has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OD).
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- OD
- uh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Odyssey 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of odyssey
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OD-ih-see.
What does odyssey mean?
- a long wandering and eventful journey
- a Greek epic poem (attributed to Homer) describing the journey of Odysseus after the fall of Troy
Words that rhyme with odyssey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of odyssey.
Questions about saying odyssey
How do you pronounce odyssey?
Say OD-uh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑdəsi/. In British English it is /ˈɒdɪsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in odyssey?
Odyssey has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OD). Broken into parts: OD · uh · see.
Is odyssey 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 /ˈɒdɪsi/ (OD-ih-see).