How to pronounce ocarina
Say it like ok-uh-REE-nuh. Ocarina has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE).
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- ok
- uh
- REE
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ocarina pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- okKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ocarina
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ok-uh-REE-nuh.
What does ocarina mean?
- A woodwind musical instrument that is closed at both sides to produce an enclosed space, and punctured with finger holes.
Where does ocarina come from?
Borrowed from Italian ocarina (literally “little goose”), due to the musical instrument's resemblance to the animal.
Words that rhyme with ocarina
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Questions about saying ocarina
How do you pronounce ocarina?
Say ok-uh-REE-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ɑkəˈrinə/. In British English it is /ɒkəˈriːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ocarina?
Ocarina has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE). Broken into parts: ok · uh · REE · nuh.
Is ocarina 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 /ɒkəˈriːnə/ (ok-uh-REE-nuh).