How to pronounce otiant
Say it like OH-shee-unt. Otiant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- shee
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Otiant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of otiant
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-shee-unt.
What does otiant mean?
- At ease, at leisure; idling, indolent.
Where does otiant come from?
From Latin ōtior (“be at ease, enjoy leisure”).
Questions about saying otiant
How do you pronounce otiant?
Say OH-shee-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊʃiənt/. In British English it is /ˈəʊʃiənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in otiant?
Otiant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · shee · unt.
Is otiant pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈəʊʃiənt/ (OH-shee-unt).