How to pronounce exoculate
Say it like ek-SOK-yuh-layt. Exoculate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOK).
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- ek
- SOK
- yuh
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exoculate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- laytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of exoculate
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ek-SOK-yuh-layt.
What does exoculate mean?
- To deprive of eyes; blind.
Where does exoculate come from?
From Latin exoculātus, perfect passive participle of exoculō (“to remove the eyes”).
Questions about saying exoculate
How do you pronounce exoculate?
Say ek-SOK-yuh-layt. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈsɑkjəleɪt/. In British English it is /ɛkˈsɒkjəleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exoculate?
Exoculate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOK). Broken into parts: ek · SOK · yuh · layt.
Is exoculate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɛkˈsɒkjəleɪt/ (ek-SOK-yuh-layt).