How to pronounce orthochromatic
Say it like or-thuh-kruh-MAT-ik. Orthochromatic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAT).
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- or
- thuh
- kruh
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orthochromatic 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 "o" in go.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of orthochromatic
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 4, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AW-thuh-kruh-MAT-ik.
What does orthochromatic mean?
- Being uniformly sensitive across the entire visible range, and thus reproducing colors faithfully
- Sensitive to all colors except red
Where does orthochromatic come from?
From ortho- + chromatic.
Words that rhyme with orthochromatic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of orthochromatic.
Questions about saying orthochromatic
How do you pronounce orthochromatic?
Say or-thuh-kruh-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊrθəkrəˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /ˈɔːθəkrəˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orthochromatic?
Orthochromatic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAT). Broken into parts: or · thuh · kruh · MAT · ik.
Is orthochromatic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 4, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈɔːθəkrəˈmætɪk/ (AW-thuh-kruh-MAT-ik).