How to pronounce ornithologic
Say it like or-nih-thuh-LOJ-ik. Ornithologic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LOJ).
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- or
- nih
- thuh
- LOJ
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ornithologic 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.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ornithologic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: aw-nih-thuh-LOJ-ik.
What does ornithologic mean?
- Of or relating to ornithology; ornithological.
Where does ornithologic come from?
From ornithology + -ic.
Words that rhyme with ornithologic
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Questions about saying ornithologic
How do you pronounce ornithologic?
Say or-nih-thuh-LOJ-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrnɪθəˈlɑdʒɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɔːnɪθəˈlɒdʒɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ornithologic?
Ornithologic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LOJ). Broken into parts: or · nih · thuh · LOJ · ik.
Is ornithologic 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 /ˌɔːnɪθəˈlɒdʒɪk/ (aw-nih-thuh-LOJ-ik).