How to pronounce osseous
Say it like OS-ee-us. Osseous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OS).
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- OS
- ee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Osseous 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of osseous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OS-ee-us.
What does osseous mean?
- Of, relating to, or made of bone; bony.
Where does osseous come from?
Borrowed from Latin osseus (“bony, (attributive) bone”), from os (“bone”) + -eus.
Questions about saying osseous
How do you pronounce osseous?
Say OS-ee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑsiəs/. In British English it is /ˈɒsiəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in osseous?
Osseous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OS). Broken into parts: OS · ee · us.
Is osseous 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 /ˈɒsiəs/ (OS-ee-us).