How to pronounce orthotropic
Say it like or-thuh-TROP-ik. Orthotropic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TROP).
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- or
- thuh
- TROP
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orthotropic 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 "aw" in law.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TROPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of orthotropic
- 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-TROP-ik.
What does orthotropic mean?
- Growing vertically, either upwards or downwards.
- Having material properties that differ along three mutually orthogonal twofold axes of rotational symmetry.
Where does orthotropic come from?
From ortho- + -tropic.
Words that rhyme with orthotropic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of orthotropic.
- topic
- microscopic
- philanthropic
- endoscopic
- isotopic
- macroscopic
- stereoscopic
- psychotropic
- isotropic
- anisotropic
Questions about saying orthotropic
How do you pronounce orthotropic?
Say or-thuh-TROP-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrθəˈtrɑpɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɔːθəˈtrɒpɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orthotropic?
Orthotropic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TROP). Broken into parts: or · thuh · TROP · ik.
Is orthotropic 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 /ˌɔːθəˈtrɒpɪk/ (aw-thuh-TROP-ik).