How to pronounce orthodenticle
Say it like or-thuh-DEN-tih-kul. Orthodenticle has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEN).
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- or
- thuh
- DEN
- tih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orthodenticle 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 "aw" in law.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of orthodenticle
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: aw-thuh-DEN-tih-kul.
What does orthodenticle mean?
- A homeobox gene involved in the development of the head.
Words that rhyme with orthodenticle
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Questions about saying orthodenticle
How do you pronounce orthodenticle?
Say or-thuh-DEN-tih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrθəˈdɛntɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌɔːθəˈdɛntɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orthodenticle?
Orthodenticle has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEN). Broken into parts: or · thuh · DEN · tih · kul.
Is orthodenticle 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 /ˌɔːθəˈdɛntɪkəl/ (aw-thuh-DEN-tih-kul).