How to pronounce otiose
Say it like OH-shee-ohs. Otiose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- shee
- ohs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Otiose 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.
- ohsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of otiose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-shee-ohs.
What does otiose mean?
- Having no effect.
- Done in a careless or perfunctory manner.
- Reluctant to work or to exert oneself.
Where does otiose come from?
From Latin ōtiōsus (“idle”), from ōtium (“ease”).
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Questions about saying otiose
How do you pronounce otiose?
Say OH-shee-ohs. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊʃioʊs/. In British English it is /ˈəʊʃiəʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in otiose?
Otiose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · shee · ohs.
Is otiose 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 /ˈəʊʃiəʊs/ (OH-shee-ohs).