How to pronounce otorhinolaryngology

Say it like ot-oh-ry-noh-lar-ing-GOL-uh-jee. Otorhinolaryngology has nine syllables, and the main stress falls on the seventh one (GOL).

Otorhinolaryngology pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

1. otGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
2. ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
3. ryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
4. nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
5. larGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
6. ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
7. GOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
8. uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
9. jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.

American vs British pronunciation of otorhinolaryngology

• The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
• 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: ot-oh-ry-noh-lar-ing-GOL-uh-jee.

What does otorhinolaryngology mean?

Where does otorhinolaryngology come from?

From oto- (“ear”) + rhino- (“nose”) + laryngo- (“throat”) + -logy.

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