How to pronounce otic
Say it like OH-tik. Otic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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US American/ˈoʊtɪk/OH-tik
UK British/ˈəʊtɪk/OH-tik
- OH
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Otic 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.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of otic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: OH-tik.
What does otic mean?
adjective
- Of, relating/pertaining to, or located near the ear.“Otic preparations are used to treat infections of the ear canal.”
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Questions about saying otic
How do you pronounce otic?
Say OH-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊtɪk/. In British English it is /ˈəʊtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in otic?
Otic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · tik.
Is otic 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 /ˈəʊtɪk/ (OH-tik).