How to pronounce osteophyte
Say it like OS-tee-oh-fyte. Osteophyte has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OS).
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US American/ˈɑstioʊˌfaɪt/OS-tee-oh-fyte
UK British/ˈɒstɪəfaɪt/OS-teer-fyte
- OS
- tee
- oh
- fyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Osteophyte 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.
- 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.
- fyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of osteophyte
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OS-teer-fyte.
What does osteophyte mean?
noun
- A small, abnormal growth of bone (exostosis, bone spur) that forms along joint margins.
Where does osteophyte come from?
From French ostéophyte.
Questions about saying osteophyte
How do you pronounce osteophyte?
Say OS-tee-oh-fyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑstioʊˌfaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɒstɪəfaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in osteophyte?
Osteophyte has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OS). Broken into parts: OS · tee · oh · fyte.
Is osteophyte pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈɒstɪəfaɪt/ (OS-teer-fyte).