How to pronounce ossifier
Say it like OS-ih-fire. Ossifier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OS).
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- OS
- ih
- fire
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ossifier 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fireKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ossifier
- 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-ih-fire.
What does ossifier mean?
- One who, or that which, ossifies.
Where does ossifier come from?
From ossify + -er.
Questions about saying ossifier
How do you pronounce ossifier?
Say OS-ih-fire. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑsɪfaɪr/. In British English it is /ˈɒsɪfaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ossifier?
Ossifier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OS). Broken into parts: OS · ih · fire.
Is ossifier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɒsɪfaɪə/ (OS-ih-fire).