How to pronounce ostiary
Say it like AH-stee-uh-ree. Ostiary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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US American/ˈɑstiəri/AH-stee-uh-ree
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- AH
- stee
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ostiary 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.
- steeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does ostiary mean?
noun
- One who keeps the door, especially the door of a church; a porter.
Where does ostiary come from?
Borrowed from Latin ostiārius, from ostium (“door, entrance”).
Questions about saying ostiary
How do you pronounce ostiary?
Say AH-stee-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑstiəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ostiary?
Ostiary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · stee · uh · ree.