How to Pronounce Ootheca

To pronounce "ootheca", say OOTH-ec-a — 3 syllables, IPA /əʊəˈθiːkə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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7

Letters

/əʊəˈθiːkə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ootheca”

"ootheca" has 3 syllables: ooth-ec-a.

What does ootheca mean?

noun

  1. An egg case of any of the orthopteroid insects (such as cockroaches and mantids).

Related words

orthopteroidorthropteroidorthopterorthopteranectobiidorthopteronorthoptera

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ootheca"?▾

"Ootheca" has 3 syllables: ooth · ec · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "ootheca"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ootheca" is /əʊəˈθiːkə/.

What does "ootheca" mean?▾

Ootheca: An egg case of any of the orthopteroid insects (such as cockroaches and mantids).

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