How to pronounce ossified
Say it like OS-uh-fyde. Ossified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OS).
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- OS
- uh
- fyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ossified 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.
- fydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ossified
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OS-uh-fyde.
What does ossified mean?
- Having undergone the process of ossification (transformation into bone or a bone-like mass).“ossified cartilage”
- Inflexible, old-fashioned.
- Drunk.
- simple past and past participle of ossify How to pronounce ossify
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Questions about saying ossified
How do you pronounce ossified?
Say OS-uh-fyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑsəˌfaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɒsəˌfaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ossified?
Ossified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OS). Broken into parts: OS · uh · fyde.
Is ossified 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 /ˈɒsəˌfaɪd/ (OS-uh-fyde).