How to pronounce ootheca
Say it like oh-uh-THEE-kuh. Ootheca has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEE).
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- oh
- uh
- THEE
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ootheca pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ootheca
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-uh-THEE-kuh.
What does ootheca mean?
- An egg case of any of the orthopteroid insects (such as cockroaches and mantids).
- The theca or sporangium of ferns.
Where does ootheca come from?
From oo- (“egg-”) + theca (“sheath”).
Words that rhyme with ootheca
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ootheca.
Questions about saying ootheca
How do you pronounce ootheca?
Say oh-uh-THEE-kuh. The American pronunciation is /oʊəˈθikə/. In British English it is /əʊəˈθiːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ootheca?
Ootheca has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEE). Broken into parts: oh · uh · THEE · kuh.
Is ootheca 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 /əʊəˈθiːkə/ (oh-uh-THEE-kuh).