How to pronounce interocular
Say it like in-tuh-RAH-kyuh-ler. Interocular has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAH).
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- in
- tuh
- RAH
- kyuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interocular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of interocular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: in-tuh-ROK-yuh-luh.
What does interocular mean?
- Between the eyes.
Where does interocular come from?
From inter- + ocular.
Questions about saying interocular
How do you pronounce interocular?
Say in-tuh-RAH-kyuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntəˈrɑkjələr/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈrɒkjələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interocular?
Interocular has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAH). Broken into parts: in · tuh · RAH · kyuh · ler.
Is interocular pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɪntəˈrɒkjələ/ (in-tuh-ROK-yuh-luh).