How to pronounce oxter
Say it like OK-ster. Oxter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK).
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- OK
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oxter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oxter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OK-stuh.
What does oxter mean?
- The armpit.
- To hug with the arms, or support by taking the arm of.
Where does oxter come from?
Apparently from Middle English *oxtere, *oxte, from Old English ōxta, ōhsta, related to Old English ōxn (“armpit”), Old English eax (“axis, axle”), and eaxl (“shoulder”), from Proto-West Germanic *ahslu (“shoulder”), from Proto-Germanic *ah
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Questions about saying oxter
How do you pronounce oxter?
Say OK-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑkstər/. In British English it is /ˈɒkstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oxter?
Oxter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK). Broken into parts: OK · ster.
Is oxter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɒkstə/ (OK-stuh).