How to Pronounce Ostracon

To pronounce "ostracon", say OSTR-ac-on — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɒstɹəˌkɒn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɒstɹəˌkɒn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ostracon”

"ostracon" has 3 syllables: ostr-ac-on. It rhymes with awestricken and awe-stricken, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: ostrakon — easy to mix up when writing.

What does ostracon mean?

noun

  1. A piece of pottery or stone, usually broken off from a vase or other earthenware vessel, especially one used to cast a vote during the Ancient Greek process of ostracism.

Words that rhyme with ostracon

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

awestrickenawe-strickenostrakon

Related words

hieraticaramaicpotsherdpot-sherdcrockshardastragalosstean

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ostracon"?▾

"Ostracon" has 3 syllables: ostr · ac · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "ostracon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ostracon" is /ˈɒstɹəˌkɒn/.

What does "ostracon" mean?▾

Ostracon: A piece of pottery or stone, usually broken off from a vase or other earthenware vessel, especially one used to cast a vote during the Ancient Greek process of ostracism.

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