How to pronounce orthodontia
Say it like or-thuh-DON-chee-uh. Orthodontia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DON).
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- or
- thuh
- DON
- chee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orthodontia 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.
- DONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- cheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of orthodontia
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: aw-thuh-DON-chee-uh.
What does orthodontia mean?
- Synonym of orthodontics.
Where does orthodontia come from?
From orth- + -odontia.
Questions about saying orthodontia
How do you pronounce orthodontia?
Say or-thuh-DON-chee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrθəˈdɑntʃiə/. In British English it is /ˌɔːθəˈdɒntʃiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orthodontia?
Orthodontia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DON). Broken into parts: or · thuh · DON · chee · uh.
Is orthodontia 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 /ˌɔːθəˈdɒntʃiə/ (aw-thuh-DON-chee-uh).