How to pronounce oothecae
Say it like oh-uh-THEE-see. Oothecae has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEE).
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- oh
- uh
- THEE
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oothecae 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of oothecae
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-uh-THEE-see.
What does oothecae mean?
- plural of ootheca How to pronounce ootheca
Words that rhyme with oothecae
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oothecae.
Questions about saying oothecae
How do you pronounce oothecae?
Say oh-uh-THEE-see. The American pronunciation is /oʊəˈθisi/. In British English it is /əʊəˈθiːsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oothecae?
Oothecae has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEE). Broken into parts: oh · uh · THEE · see.
Is oothecae 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 /əʊəˈθiːsi/ (oh-uh-THEE-see).