How to pronounce orthostat
Say it like OR-thuh-stat. Orthostat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- thuh
- stat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orthostat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- statGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of orthostat
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-thuh-stat.
What does orthostat mean?
- An upright stone or slab, especially one which is part of a larger structure.
Questions about saying orthostat
How do you pronounce orthostat?
Say OR-thuh-stat. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊrθəˌstæt/. In British English it is /ˈɔːθəˌstæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orthostat?
Orthostat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · thuh · stat.
Is orthostat 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 /ˈɔːθəˌstæt/ (AW-thuh-stat).