How to pronounce ortho
Say it like OR-thoh. Ortho has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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US American/ˈoʊrθoʊ/OR-thoh
UK British/ˈɔːθəʊ/AW-thoh
- OR
- thoh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ortho 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 "o" in go.
- thohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ortho
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AW-thoh.
What does ortho mean?
noun
- An isomer of a benzene derivative having two substituents adjacent on the ring.
- A certain type of flat eyepiece.
- An orthochromatic plate.
Where does ortho come from?
Ultimately from the prefix ortho-.
Questions about saying ortho
How do you pronounce ortho?
Say OR-thoh. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊrθoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɔːθəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ortho?
Ortho has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · thoh.
Is ortho 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 /ˈɔːθəʊ/ (AW-thoh).