How to Pronounce Ornithopter

To pronounce "ornithopter", say ORN-ith-opt-er — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɔː.nɪˌθɒp.tə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈɔː.nɪˌθɒp.tə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ornithopter”

"ornithopter" has 4 syllables: orn-ith-opt-er.

What does ornithopter mean?

noun

  1. An aircraft that generates lift through the flapping of its wings.

Related words

thopterorthopterwingflapornithoidflyerhedgehopperornithonbird

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ornithopter"?▾

"Ornithopter" has 4 syllables: orn · ith · opt · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "ornithopter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ornithopter" is /ˈɔː.nɪˌθɒp.tə/.

What does "ornithopter" mean?▾

Ornithopter: An aircraft that generates lift through the flapping of its wings.

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