How to pronounce occidental
Say it like ahk-suh-DEN-tul. Occidental has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEN).
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- ahk
- suh
- DEN
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Occidental pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of occidental
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ok-suh-DEN-tul.
What does occidental mean?
- A Western Christian of the Latin rite
- Of, pertaining to, or situated in, the occident, or west; western.“occidental climates, or customs; an occidental planet.”
- Of a gem or precious stone: of inferior value or quality.
Where does occidental come from?
Borrowed from Middle French occidental, from Latin occidentalis, equivalent to occident + -al.
Words that rhyme with occidental
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of occidental.
- mental
- environmental
- fundamental
- experimental
- gentle
- rental
- continental
- instrumental
- accidental
- developmental
Questions about saying occidental
How do you pronounce occidental?
Say ahk-suh-DEN-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑksəˈdɛntəl/. In British English it is /ˌɒksəˈdɛntəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in occidental?
Occidental has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEN). Broken into parts: ahk · suh · DEN · tul.
Is occidental 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 /ˌɒksəˈdɛntəl/ (ok-suh-DEN-tul).