How to Pronounce "ortho"
word
ˈɔɹˌθoʊ
AWR-thoh
ˈɔːθəʊ
AW-thoh
Definition
'Ortho' is an informal abbreviation used in English for fields like orthodontics (teeth straightening) or orthopedics (bone and joint treatment). It can also serve as a prefix in medical terms meaning 'straight' or 'correct.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔɹˌθoʊ
British English
ˈɔːθəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWR-thoh
UK
AW-thoh
Listen in Context
I'm going to the ortho for my braces appointment.
My friend works as an ortho in a hospital.
You need to see the ortho for your knee pain.
Most people just call their orthodontist the ortho.