How to pronounce ossature
Say it like OS-uh-cher. Ossature has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OS).
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- OS
- uh
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ossature 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.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ossature
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
- 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: OS-uh-tyoo-uh.
What does ossature mean?
- A skeletal framework; an underlying structure.
- Any supporting framework under a vault, roof etc.
Where does ossature come from?
From French ossature, from Latin os (“bone”) + -ature.
Questions about saying ossature
How do you pronounce ossature?
Say OS-uh-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑsətʃər/. In British English it is /ˈɒsətjuə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ossature?
Ossature has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OS). Broken into parts: OS · uh · cher.
Is ossature pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˈɒsətjuə/ (OS-uh-tyoo-uh).