How to pronounce otosteon
Say it like oh-TOS-tee-un. Otosteon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOS).
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- oh
- TOS
- tee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Otosteon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of otosteon
- 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".
British respelling: oh-TOS-tee-un.
What does otosteon mean?
- Synonym of otolith.
Where does otosteon come from?
From oto- + osteon.
Questions about saying otosteon
How do you pronounce otosteon?
Say oh-TOS-tee-un. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈtɑstiən/. In British English it is /əʊˈtɒstiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in otosteon?
Otosteon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOS). Broken into parts: oh · TOS · tee · un.
Is otosteon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əʊˈtɒstiən/ (oh-TOS-tee-un).