How to pronounce orthophony
Say it like or-THOF-uh-nee. Orthophony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THOF).
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- or
- THOF
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orthophony pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- THOFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of orthophony
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: aw-THOF-uh-nee.
What does orthophony mean?
- The art of correct articulation / speaking
Where does orthophony come from?
From ortho- + -phony.
Words that rhyme with orthophony
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Questions about saying orthophony
How do you pronounce orthophony?
Say or-THOF-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ɔrˈθɑfəni/. In British English it is /ɔːˈθɒfəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orthophony?
Orthophony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THOF). Broken into parts: or · THOF · uh · nee.
Is orthophony 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 /ɔːˈθɒfəni/ (aw-THOF-uh-nee).