How to pronounce ossuary
Say it like AH-syuu-ree. Ossuary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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- AH
- syuu
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ossuary 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.
- syuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ossuary
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OS-yuu-ree.
What does ossuary mean?
- A container, receptacle, or building, such as an urn or vault, for holding the bones of the dead.
Where does ossuary come from?
From Late Latin ossuārium (“charnel house”), from ossuārius (“of or for bones”), from compound of Latin os (“bone”) + adjectival suffix -ārius (“of, related to”).
Questions about saying ossuary
How do you pronounce ossuary?
Say AH-syuu-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑsjʊri/. In British English it is /ˈɒsjʊri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ossuary?
Ossuary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · syuu · ree.
Is ossuary 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 /ˈɒsjʊri/ (OS-yuu-ree).