How to pronounce orthoepy
Say it like OR-thoh-ep-ee. Orthoepy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- thoh
- ep
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orthoepy 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.
- thohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- epGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of orthoepy
- 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-ee-pee.
What does orthoepy mean?
- The study of pronunciation.
- Accepted or customary pronunciation.
Questions about saying orthoepy
How do you pronounce orthoepy?
Say OR-thoh-ep-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrθoʊˌɛpi/. In British English it is /ˈɔːθəʊˌiːpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orthoepy?
Orthoepy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · thoh · ep · ee.
Is orthoepy 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 /ˈɔːθəʊˌiːpi/ (AW-thoh-ee-pee).