How to pronounce "ortalama" in English
ɔːr.təˈlɑː.mə
or·tə·LAH·mə
Primary stress: LAH
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “ortalama”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
or
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
tə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
LAH
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
mə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the third syllable ("LAH"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "ortalama" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Sınırın ötesindeki ortalama bir çocukla yarışıyorlar.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Dubai’de, Avrupa’da, Japonya’daki ortalama bir çocuk.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “ortalama”
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Sınırın ötesindeki ortalama bir çocukla yarışıyorlar.
Hear it in context: “ortalama”
2 clipsThe English word “ortalama” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ɔːr.təˈlɑː.mə (phonetic respelling: or-tə-LAH-mə). Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (or · tə · LAH · mə), with primary lexical stress placed on the 3rd syllable (LAH). Grammatically, “ortalama” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “ortalama” in natural connected speech across American (US: 2 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @2:25
“Peki, Onlara vermek için ihtiyacımız olan beceriler neler? Sınırın ötesindeki ortalama bir çocukla yarışıyorlar. Dubai’de, Avrupa’da, Japonya’daki ortalama bir çocuk.”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @2:28
“Sınırın ötesindeki ortalama bir çocukla yarışıyorlar. Dubai’de, Avrupa’da, Japonya’daki ortalama bir çocuk. Hangi becerileri kazanıyorlar?”
Definition & Meaning: “ortalama”
- Ortalama is a Turkish loanword that translates to average, mean, or median.
Example Sentences (3)
- “We calculated the ortalama of the test scores.”
- “Sınırın ötesindeki ortalama bir çocukla yarışıyorlar.”
- “Dubai’de, Avrupa’da, Japonya’daki ortalama bir çocuk.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “ortalama”
- Pronunciation:
- or-tə-LAH-mə
- Syllables:
- or · tə · LAH · mə
- Written Hyphenation:
- or · ta · la · ma
- Primary stress:
- LAH
- IPA:
- ɔːr.təˈlɑː.mə
- Hear it in context
- ortalama
Words that Rhyme with “ortalama”
-ɑməWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"ortalama" (⁄ɔːr.təˈlɑː.mə⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "ortalama" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about ortalama
How do you pronounce “ortalama”?
“ortalama” is pronounced ⁄ɔːr.təˈlɑː.mə⁄ (or-tə-LAH-mə). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “ortalama”?
“ortalama” has 4 syllables: or · tə · LAH · mə.
Where is the stress in “ortalama”?
The primary stress in “ortalama” is on “LAH”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “ortalama” mean?
Ortalama is a Turkish loanword that translates to average, mean, or median.
How can I hear “ortalama” used in real sentences?
This page has 2 real-world video examples of “ortalama” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “ortalama”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).