How to pronounce osmotic
Say it like oz-MOT-ik. Osmotic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOT).
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- oz
- MOT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Osmotic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ozKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- MOTSay 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 osmotic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: oz-MOT-ik.
What does osmotic mean?
- Relating to, or powered by, osmosis.
Words that rhyme with osmotic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of osmotic.
Questions about saying osmotic
How do you pronounce osmotic?
Say oz-MOT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ɑzˈmɑtɪk/. In British English it is /ɒzˈmɒtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in osmotic?
Osmotic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOT). Broken into parts: oz · MOT · ik.
Is osmotic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɒzˈmɒtɪk/ (oz-MOT-ik).