How to pronounce orotund
Say it like OR-oh-tuhnd. Orotund has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- oh
- tuhnd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orotund 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuhndGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of orotund
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OR-oh-tund.
What does orotund mean?
- Of a voice: characterized by clarity, fullness, smoothness, and strength of sound; hence, of a person: having a clear, full, and strong voice, appropriate for public speaking, reading aloud, etc.
- Of writing, etc.: clear, effective, powerful.
Where does orotund come from?
The noun is derived from the adjective.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying orotund
How do you pronounce orotund?
Say OR-oh-tuhnd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔroʊˌtʌnd/. In British English it is /ˈɒrəʊtʌnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orotund?
Orotund has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · oh · tuhnd.
Is orotund 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 /ˈɒrəʊtʌnd/ (OR-oh-tund).