How to pronounce orthodontist
Say it like or-thuh-DON-tust. Orthodontist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DON).
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- or
- thuh
- DON
- tust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orthodontist 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.
- tustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of orthodontist
- 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-tust.
What does orthodontist mean?
- An orthodontic dentist.
Where does orthodontist come from?
From orthodontic + -ist.
Questions about saying orthodontist
How do you pronounce orthodontist?
Say or-thuh-DON-tust. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrθəˈdɑntəst/. In British English it is /ˌɔːθəˈdɒntəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orthodontist?
Orthodontist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DON). Broken into parts: or · thuh · DON · tust.
Is orthodontist 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 /ˌɔːθəˈdɒntəst/ (aw-thuh-DON-tust).