How to pronounce ostrobogulous
Say it like os-truh-BOG-yuh-lus. Ostrobogulous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BOG).
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- os
- truh
- BOG
- yuh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ostrobogulous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- osGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BOGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ostrobogulous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: os-troh-BOG-yuh-lus.
What does ostrobogulous mean?
- Slightly risqué or indecent; bizarre, interesting, or unusual.
Questions about saying ostrobogulous
How do you pronounce ostrobogulous?
Say os-truh-BOG-yuh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑstrəˈbɑɡjələs/. In British English it is /ˌɒstrəʊˈbɒɡjʊləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ostrobogulous?
Ostrobogulous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BOG). Broken into parts: os · truh · BOG · yuh · lus.
Is ostrobogulous 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 /ˌɒstrəʊˈbɒɡjʊləs/ (os-troh-BOG-yuh-lus).