How do you pronounce "orthodontics"?

In American English: /ˌɔrθəˈdɑːntɪks/ (awrth-uh-DAHNT-iks). In British English: /ˌɔːθədˈɒntɪks/ (awth-uhd-ONT-iks). In Canadian English: /ˌɔrθəˈdɑːntɪks/ (awrth-uh-DAHNT-iks). In Australian English: /ˌɔːθədˈɒntɪks/ (awth-uhd-ONT-iks).

Is "orthodontics" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɔrθəˈdɑːntɪks/ (awrth-uh-DAHNT-iks), while in British English it's /ˌɔːθədˈɒntɪks/ (awth-uhd-ONT-iks).

How to Pronounce "orthodontics"

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/ˌɔrθəˈdɑːntɪks/

awrth-uh-DAHNT-iks

Syllable Breakdown

ɔrθor·ətho·dɑːntdon·ɪkstics

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