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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

orthostat

/ˈoɹ.θəˌstæt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
or-tho-stat
IPA
/ˈoɹ.θəˌstæt/
12
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An upright stone or slab, especially one which is part of a larger structure.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Ancient Greek ὀρθοστάτης (orthostátēs, “upright shaft”); analysable as ortho- + -stat.

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: ὀρθοστάτης

Inflected Forms

orthostats (plural) orthostates (plural) orthostate (alternative)

Phrases

orthostatic hypotension

Frequently Paired Words

orthostasis orthostatic hypotension orthostatism roofstone floorstone

Synonyms

menhir standing stone

Questions

How do you pronounce orthostat?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈoɹ.θəˌstæt/.
What does orthostat mean?
An upright stone or slab, especially one which is part of a larger structure.
Where does orthostat come from?
It is traced to Ancient Greek.

How to pronounce orthostat

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈoɹ.θəˌstæt/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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