How to pronounce otoscope
Say it like OH-tuh-skohp. Otoscope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- tuh
- skohp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Otoscope 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- skohpKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of otoscope
- 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-tuh-skohp.
What does otoscope mean?
- An instrument used for examining the eardrum and interior of the outer ear.
Where does otoscope come from?
From oto- + -scope.
Questions about saying otoscope
How do you pronounce otoscope?
Say OH-tuh-skohp. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊtəskoʊp/. In British English it is /ˈəʊtəskəʊp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in otoscope?
Otoscope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · tuh · skohp.
Is otoscope 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 /ˈəʊtəskəʊp/ (OH-tuh-skohp).