Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

orthodontic

/ˌɔɹθədˈɑntɪk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.45 in modern English

Syllables: or-thodon-tic
IPA: /ˌɔɹθədˈɑntɪk/

17

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of, or relating to the dental speciality of orthodontics.

Example Sentences

"Many parents can’t afford that “great smile,” though, which is why a thriving cottage industry of homemade orthodontic remedies has surfaced to provide the perfect smile to those who can’t afford licensed orthodontic work."

Etymology

From orthodontia + -ic, equivalent to ortho- + -odont + -ic.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: orthodontia

Derived Forms

orthodontically orthodontics orthodontist

Phrases

orthodontic band

Questions

How do you pronounce orthodontic?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌɔɹθədˈɑntɪk/.
What does orthodontic mean?: Of, or relating to the dental speciality of orthodontics.
Where does orthodontic come from?: From orthodontia + -ic, equivalent to ortho- + -odont + -ic.

How to pronounce orthodontic

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