How to pronounce orthodox
Say it like OR-thuh-doks. Orthodox has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- thuh
- doks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orthodox pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- doksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of orthodox
- 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-doks.
What does orthodox mean?
- of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism“Orthodox Judaism”
- adhering to what is commonly accepted“an orthodox view of the world”
- of or relating to or characteristic of the Eastern Orthodox Church
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying orthodox
How do you pronounce orthodox?
Say OR-thuh-doks. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrθəˌdɑks/. In British English it is /ˈɔːθəˌdɒks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orthodox?
Orthodox has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · thuh · doks.
Is orthodox 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 /ˈɔːθəˌdɒks/ (AW-thuh-doks).