How to pronounce ornithic
Say it like or-NITH-ik. Ornithic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NITH).
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- or
- NITH
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ornithic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- NITHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ornithic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: aw-NITH-ik.
What does ornithic mean?
- Of or pertaining to birds.“ornithic fossils”
Where does ornithic come from?
From ornitho- + -ic.
Words that rhyme with ornithic
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Questions about saying ornithic
How do you pronounce ornithic?
Say or-NITH-ik. The American pronunciation is /ɔrˈnɪθɪk/. In British English it is /ɔːˈnɪθɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ornithic?
Ornithic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NITH). Broken into parts: or · NITH · ik.
Is ornithic 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 /ɔːˈnɪθɪk/ (aw-NITH-ik).