How to pronounce orotundity
Say it like or-uh-TUHN-dih-tee. Orotundity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUHN).
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- or
- uh
- TUHN
- dih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orotundity 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of orotundity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: or-uh-TUHN-dih-tee.
What does orotundity mean?
- The quality of being orotund.
- An orotund statement or utterance.
Where does orotundity come from?
From orotund + -ity.
Words that rhyme with orotundity
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Questions about saying orotundity
How do you pronounce orotundity?
Say or-uh-TUHN-dih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ɔrəˈtʌndɪti/. In British English it is /ɒrəˈtʌndɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orotundity?
Orotundity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUHN). Broken into parts: or · uh · TUHN · dih · tee.
Is orotundity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɒrəˈtʌndɪti/ (or-uh-TUHN-dih-tee).