How to pronounce ostrich
Say it like AW-strich. Ostrich has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- strich
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ostrich pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- strichKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ostrich
American and British speakers say ostrich in essentially the same way: /ˈɔstrɪtʃ/ in the US and /ˈɒstrɪtʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: OS-trich.
What does ostrich mean?
- A large flightless bird of the order Struthioniformes.
- The most widespread species of that order, known as the common ostrich (Struthio camelus).
- One who buries their head in the sand instead of acknowledging problems.
Questions about saying ostrich
How do you pronounce ostrich?
Say AW-strich. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔstrɪtʃ/. In British English it is /ˈɒstrɪtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ostrich?
Ostrich has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · strich.
Do Americans and Brits say ostrich the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔstrɪtʃ/ and the British form is /ˈɒstrɪtʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.