How to pronounce orthosiphon
Say it like or-thoh-SY-fun. Orthosiphon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY).
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- or
- thoh
- SY
- fun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orthosiphon 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 "o" in go.
- thohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- funKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of orthosiphon
- 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-SY-fun.
What does orthosiphon mean?
- Any herbaceous shrub of the genus Orthosiphon.
Words that rhyme with orthosiphon
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Questions about saying orthosiphon
How do you pronounce orthosiphon?
Say or-thoh-SY-fun. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊrθoʊˈsaɪfən/. In British English it is /ˌɔːθəʊˈsaɪfən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orthosiphon?
Orthosiphon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY). Broken into parts: or · thoh · SY · fun.
Is orthosiphon 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 /ˌɔːθəʊˈsaɪfən/ (aw-thoh-SY-fun).