How to pronounce ottoman
Say it like AH-tuh-mun. Ottoman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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- AH
- tuh
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ottoman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ottoman
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: OT-uh-mun.
What does ottoman mean?
- a Turk (especially a Turk who is a member of the tribe of Osman I)
- the Turkish dynasty that ruled the Ottoman Empire from the 13th century to its dissolution after World War I
- thick cushion used as a seat
- of or relating to the Ottoman Empire or its people or its culture
Where does ottoman come from?
From Ottoman in the early 19th century; so named because reclining on a couch was associated with Middle Eastern customs.
Questions about saying ottoman
How do you pronounce ottoman?
Say AH-tuh-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑtəmən/. In British English it is /ˈɒtəmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ottoman?
Ottoman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · tuh · mun.
Is ottoman 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 /ˈɒtəmən/ (OT-uh-mun).