orthodontist
nounHow many syllables in orthodontist?
There are 4 syllables in the word orthodontist.How to pronounce orthodontist:
Definition of orthodontist:
- orthodontist (noun):
- the treatment provided by a specialist in orthodontics
- a dentist specializing in the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth.
- a branch of dentistry dealing with irregularities of the teeth (such as malocclusion) and their correction (as by braces)
Synonyms for orthodontist:
dentist
tooth doctor
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Syllable Fun Fact
Some languages, like Japanese, are considered mora-timed, where the duration of each syllable (or mora) is approximately equal.
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