How to pronounce ornithopter
Say it like OR-nih-thop-ter. Ornithopter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- nih
- thop
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ornithopter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- thopGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ornithopter
- 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-thop-tuh.
What does ornithopter mean?
- An aircraft that generates lift through the flapping of its wings.
Questions about saying ornithopter
How do you pronounce ornithopter?
Say OR-nih-thop-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrnɪˌθɑptɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɔːnɪˌθɒptə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ornithopter?
Ornithopter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · nih · thop · ter.
Is ornithopter 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 /ˈɔːnɪˌθɒptə/ (AW-nih-thop-tuh).