How to pronounce orthopedics
Say it like or-thuh-PEE-diks. Orthopedics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEE).
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- or
- thuh
- PEE
- diks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orthopedics 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.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- diksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of orthopedics
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: aw-thuh-PEE-diks.
What does orthopedics mean?
- The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention or correction of disorders of the bones and associated muscles and joints.
Questions about saying orthopedics
How do you pronounce orthopedics?
Say or-thuh-PEE-diks. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrθəˈpidɪks/. In British English it is /ˌɔːθəˈpiːdɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orthopedics?
Orthopedics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEE). Broken into parts: or · thuh · PEE · diks.
Is orthopedics 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 /ˌɔːθəˈpiːdɪks/ (aw-thuh-PEE-diks).