How to pronounce orthotist
Say it like OR-thuh-tist. Orthotist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- thuh
- tist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orthotist 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 "aw" in law.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of orthotist
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AW-thuh-tist.
What does orthotist mean?
- A person who makes or fits orthotic devices.
Where does orthotist come from?
From orthot(ic) + -ist.
Questions about saying orthotist
How do you pronounce orthotist?
Say OR-thuh-tist. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrθətɪst/. In British English it is /ˈɔːθətɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orthotist?
Orthotist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · thuh · tist.
Is orthotist 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 /ˈɔːθətɪst/ (AW-thuh-tist).