How to pronounce orthoepistical
Say it like or-thee-uh-PIS-tih-kul. Orthoepistical has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PIS).
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- or
- thee
- uh
- PIS
- tih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orthoepistical 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.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of orthoepistical
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: aw-thee-uh-PIS-tih-kul.
What does orthoepistical mean?
- orthoepistic
Words that rhyme with orthoepistical
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Questions about saying orthoepistical
How do you pronounce orthoepistical?
Say or-thee-uh-PIS-tih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrθiəˈpɪstɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌɔːθiəˈpɪstɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orthoepistical?
Orthoepistical has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PIS). Broken into parts: or · thee · uh · PIS · tih · kul.
Is orthoepistical 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 /ˌɔːθiəˈpɪstɪkəl/ (aw-thee-uh-PIS-tih-kul).