How to pronounce orthotropically
Say it like or-thuh-TRAH-pih-klee. Orthotropically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRAH).
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- or
- thuh
- TRAH
- pih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orthotropically 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.
- TRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of orthotropically
- 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-ih-klee.
What does orthotropically mean?
- In an orthotropic manner.
Where does orthotropically come from?
From orthotropic + -ally.
Words that rhyme with orthotropically
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Questions about saying orthotropically
How do you pronounce orthotropically?
Say or-thuh-TRAH-pih-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrθəˈtrɑpɪkli/. In British English it is /ˌɔːθəˈtrɒpɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orthotropically?
Orthotropically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRAH). Broken into parts: or · thuh · TRAH · pih · klee.
Is orthotropically 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 /ˌɔːθəˈtrɒpɪkli/ (aw-thuh-TROP-ih-klee).