How to pronounce ostriches
Say it like OST-rih-chiz. Ostriches has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OST).
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- OST
- rih
- chiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ostriches pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- chizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ostriches
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OST-rih-chiz.
What does ostriches mean?
- plural of ostrich How to pronounce ostrich
Questions about saying ostriches
How do you pronounce ostriches?
Say OST-rih-chiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑstrɪtʃɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɒstrɪtʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ostriches?
Ostriches has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OST). Broken into parts: OST · rih · chiz.
Is ostriches 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 /ˈɒstrɪtʃɪz/ (OST-rih-chiz).