How to pronounce orthopedist
Say it like or-thuh-PEE-dust. Orthopedist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEE).
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- or
- thuh
- PEE
- dust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orthopedist 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.
- dustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of orthopedist
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: aw-thuh-PEE-dust.
What does orthopedist mean?
- A surgeon who specializes in orthopedics.
Questions about saying orthopedist
How do you pronounce orthopedist?
Say or-thuh-PEE-dust. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrθəˈpidəst/. In British English it is /ˌɔːθəˈpiːdəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orthopedist?
Orthopedist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEE). Broken into parts: or · thuh · PEE · dust.
Is orthopedist 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 /ˌɔːθəˈpiːdəst/ (aw-thuh-PEE-dust).