How to pronounce oestrus
Say it like EE-strus. Oestrus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- strus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oestrus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- strusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oestrus
American and British speakers say oestrus in essentially the same way: /ˈistrəs/ in the US and /ˈiːstrəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: EE-strus.
What does oestrus mean?
- A biting fly of the genus Oestrus; a botfly.
- A bite or sting.
- A female animal's readiness to mate.
Questions about saying oestrus
How do you pronounce oestrus?
Say EE-strus. The American pronunciation is /ˈistrəs/. In British English it is /ˈiːstrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oestrus?
Oestrus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · strus.
Do Americans and Brits say oestrus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈistrəs/ and the British form is /ˈiːstrəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.