How to pronounce orthoepic
Say it like or-thoh-EP-ik. Orthoepic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EP).
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- or
- thoh
- EP
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orthoepic 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.
- thohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- EPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of orthoepic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: aw-thoh-EP-ik.
What does orthoepic mean?
- Synonym of phonological: concerning the study of pronunciation.
- Correctly or accurately pronounced.
Where does orthoepic come from?
From orthoepy + -ic.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying orthoepic
How do you pronounce orthoepic?
Say or-thoh-EP-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrθoʊˈɛpɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɔːθəʊˈɛpɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orthoepic?
Orthoepic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EP). Broken into parts: or · thoh · EP · ik.
Is orthoepic 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 /ˌɔːθəʊˈɛpɪk/ (aw-thoh-EP-ik).