How to pronounce ossific
Say it like o-SIF-ik. Ossific has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIF).
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- o
- SIF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ossific pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- oKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ossific
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: o-SIF-ik.
What does ossific mean?
- Capable of producing bone; having the power to change cartilage or other tissue into bone.“ossific deposit”
Where does ossific come from?
From Latin os, ossis (“bone”) + facere (“to make”).
Words that rhyme with ossific
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Questions about saying ossific
How do you pronounce ossific?
Say o-SIF-ik. The American pronunciation is /ɑˈsɪfɪk/. In British English it is /ɒˈsɪfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ossific?
Ossific has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIF). Broken into parts: o · SIF · ik.
Is ossific 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 /ɒˈsɪfɪk/ (o-SIF-ik).