How to pronounce osteochondrotic
Say it like os-tee-oh-kon-DROT-ik. Osteochondrotic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (DROT).
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- os
- tee
- oh
- kon
- DROT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Osteochondrotic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- osGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- konKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- DROTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of osteochondrotic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: os-tee-oh-kon-DROT-ik.
What does osteochondrotic mean?
- Of or pertaining to osteochondrosis.
Words that rhyme with osteochondrotic
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Questions about saying osteochondrotic
How do you pronounce osteochondrotic?
Say os-tee-oh-kon-DROT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑstioʊkɑnˈdrɑtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɒstiəʊkɒnˈdrɒtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in osteochondrotic?
Osteochondrotic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (DROT). Broken into parts: os · tee · oh · kon · DROT · ik.
Is osteochondrotic 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 /ˌɒstiəʊkɒnˈdrɒtɪk/ (os-tee-oh-kon-DROT-ik).