How to pronounce ozzie
Say it like OZ-ee. Ozzie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OZ).
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- OZ
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ozzie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ozzie
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OZ-ee.
What does ozzie mean?
- A hospital.
Where does ozzie come from?
From a pronunciation of hospital with h-dropping, + -ie.
Words that rhyme with ozzie
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Questions about saying ozzie
How do you pronounce ozzie?
Say OZ-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑˌzi/. In British English it is /ˈɒzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ozzie?
Ozzie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OZ). Broken into parts: OZ · ee.
Is ozzie 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 /ˈɒzi/ (OZ-ee).