How to pronounce osteochondrous
Say it like os-tee-oh-KON-drus. Osteochondrous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KON).
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- os
- tee
- oh
- KON
- drus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Osteochondrous 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.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- drusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of osteochondrous
- 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".
British respelling: os-tee-oh-KON-drus.
What does osteochondrous mean?
- Synonym of osteocartilaginous.
Where does osteochondrous come from?
From osteo- + chondr- + -ous.
Questions about saying osteochondrous
How do you pronounce osteochondrous?
Say os-tee-oh-KON-drus. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑstioʊˈkɑndrəs/. In British English it is /ˌɒstiəʊˈkɒndrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in osteochondrous?
Osteochondrous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KON). Broken into parts: os · tee · oh · KON · drus.
Is osteochondrous 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 /ˌɒstiəʊˈkɒndrəs/ (os-tee-oh-KON-drus).