How to pronounce ostracon
Say it like AH-struh-kahn. Ostracon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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- AH
- struh
- kahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ostracon 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.
- struhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of ostracon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OS-truh-kon.
What does ostracon mean?
- A piece of pottery or stone, usually broken off from a vase or other earthenware vessel, especially one used to cast a vote during the Ancient Greek process of ostracism.
Questions about saying ostracon
How do you pronounce ostracon?
Say AH-struh-kahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑstrəˌkɑn/. In British English it is /ˈɒstrəˌkɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ostracon?
Ostracon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · struh · kahn.
Is ostracon 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 /ˈɒstrəˌkɒn/ (OS-truh-kon).