How to pronounce orthorhombic
Say it like or-thuh-ROM-bik. Orthorhombic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROM).
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- or
- thuh
- ROM
- bik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orthorhombic 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.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of orthorhombic
- 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-thuh-ROM-bik.
What does orthorhombic mean?
- Having three unequal axes at right angles.
Where does orthorhombic come from?
A short form of the word pseudoorthorhombic; equivalent to ortho- + rhombic.
Questions about saying orthorhombic
How do you pronounce orthorhombic?
Say or-thuh-ROM-bik. The American pronunciation is /ɔrθəˈrɑmbɪk/. In British English it is /ɔːθəˈrɒmbɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orthorhombic?
Orthorhombic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROM). Broken into parts: or · thuh · ROM · bik.
Is orthorhombic 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 /ɔːθəˈrɒmbɪk/ (aw-thuh-ROM-bik).