How to pronounce ossicles
Say it like OS-uh-kulz. Ossicles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OS).
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US American/ˈɑsəkəlz/OS-uh-kulz
UK British/ˈɒsəkəlz/OS-uh-kulz
- OS
- uh
- kulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ossicles 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.
- kulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ossicles
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OS-uh-kulz.
What does ossicles mean?
noun
- plural of ossicle How to pronounce ossicle
Questions about saying ossicles
How do you pronounce ossicles?
Say OS-uh-kulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑsəkəlz/. In British English it is /ˈɒsəkəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ossicles?
Ossicles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OS). Broken into parts: OS · uh · kulz.
Is ossicles 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 /ˈɒsəkəlz/ (OS-uh-kulz).