How to pronounce ossifrage
Say it like AH-sih-frij. Ossifrage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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US American/ˈɑsɪfrɪdʒ/AH-sih-frij
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- AH
- sih
- frij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ossifrage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- frijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does ossifrage mean?
noun
- The osprey.
Where does ossifrage come from?
From Middle French ossifrage, from Latin ossifraga (“osprey”), ossifragus (“osprey”), from ossifragus (“bone breaking”).
Questions about saying ossifrage
How do you pronounce ossifrage?
Say AH-sih-frij. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑsɪfrɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ossifrage?
Ossifrage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · sih · frij.