How to pronounce orthodontists
Say it like or-thuh-DON-tusts. Orthodontists has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DON).
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- or
- thuh
- DON
- tusts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orthodontists 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.
- tustsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of orthodontists
- 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-tusts.
What does orthodontists mean?
- plural of orthodontist How to pronounce orthodontist
Questions about saying orthodontists
How do you pronounce orthodontists?
Say or-thuh-DON-tusts. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrθəˈdɑntəsts/. In British English it is /ˌɔːθəˈdɒntəsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orthodontists?
Orthodontists has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DON). Broken into parts: or · thuh · DON · tusts.
Is orthodontists 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 /ˌɔːθəˈdɒntəsts/ (aw-thuh-DON-tusts).