How to pronounce osophy
Say it like OS-uh-fee. Osophy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OS).
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US American/ˈɑsəfi/OS-uh-fee
UK British/ˈɒsəfi/OS-uh-fee
- OS
- uh
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Osophy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of osophy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OS-uh-fee.
What does osophy mean?
noun
- A belief or doctrine, ism
Questions about saying osophy
How do you pronounce osophy?
Say OS-uh-fee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑsəfi/. In British English it is /ˈɒsəfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in osophy?
Osophy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OS). Broken into parts: OS · uh · fee.
Is osophy 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 /ˈɒsəfi/ (OS-uh-fee).