How to pronounce oakleaf
Say it like OH-kleef. Oakleaf has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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US American/ˈoʊˌklif/OH-kleef
UK British/ˈəʊˌkliːf/OH-kleef
- OH
- kleef
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oakleaf pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kleefGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of oakleaf
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-kleef.
What does oakleaf mean?
noun
- The leaf of the oak.
- A device, badge or emblem shaped like the leaf of an oak, and indicating an award. (see Oak leaves)
- Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the Asian genus Kallima.
Where does oakleaf come from?
From oak + leaf.
Questions about saying oakleaf
How do you pronounce oakleaf?
Say OH-kleef. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊˌklif/. In British English it is /ˈəʊˌkliːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oakleaf?
Oakleaf has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · kleef.
Is oakleaf pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈəʊˌkliːf/ (OH-kleef).