How to pronounce ootype
Say it like OH-uh-type. Ootype has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- uh
- type
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ootype pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- typeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ootype
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: OH-uh-type.
What does ootype mean?
- The part of the oviduct of certain trematodes in which the ova are completed by being furnished with yolk, and, by secretion from the Mehlis glands, with a shell.
Where does ootype come from?
From Ancient Greek; corresponding to oo- + -type.
Questions about saying ootype
How do you pronounce ootype?
Say OH-uh-type. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊətaɪp/. In British English it is /ˈəʊətaɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ootype?
Ootype has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · uh · type.
Is ootype 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 /ˈəʊətaɪp/ (OH-uh-type).