How to pronounce orthodontic
Say it like or-thuh-DON-tik. Orthodontic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DON).
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- or
- thuh
- DON
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orthodontic 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.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of orthodontic
- 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-tik.
What does orthodontic mean?
- Of, or relating to the dental speciality of orthodontics.
Where does orthodontic come from?
From orthodontia + -ic, equivalent to ortho- + -odont + -ic.
Questions about saying orthodontic
How do you pronounce orthodontic?
Say or-thuh-DON-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrθəˈdɑntɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɔːθəˈdɒntɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orthodontic?
Orthodontic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DON). Broken into parts: or · thuh · DON · tik.
Is orthodontic 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 /ˌɔːθəˈdɒntɪk/ (aw-thuh-DON-tik).