How to pronounce orbitalis
Say it like or-buh-TAY-lis. Orbitalis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- or
- buh
- TAY
- lis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orbitalis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of orbitalis
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: aw-buh-TAY-lis.
What does orbitalis mean?
- A muscle that controls protrusion of the eyeball.
Where does orbitalis come from?
Borrowed from New Latin orbitālis, clipping of mūsculus orbitālis (“orbital muscle”).
Questions about saying orbitalis
How do you pronounce orbitalis?
Say or-buh-TAY-lis. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrbəˈteɪlɪs/. In British English it is /ˌɔːbəˈteɪlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orbitalis?
Orbitalis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: or · buh · TAY · lis.
Is orbitalis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɔːbəˈteɪlɪs/ (aw-buh-TAY-lis).