How to pronounce occifer
Say it like OS-ih-fer. Occifer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OS).
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US American/ˈɑsɪfɚ/OS-ih-fer
UK British/ˈɒsɪfə/OS-ih-fuh
- OS
- ih
- fer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Occifer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of occifer
- 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: OS-ih-fuh.
What does occifer mean?
noun
- Alternative spelling of ossifer.
Questions about saying occifer
How do you pronounce occifer?
Say OS-ih-fer. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑsɪfɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɒsɪfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in occifer?
Occifer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OS). Broken into parts: OS · ih · fer.
Is occifer 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 /ˈɒsɪfə/ (OS-ih-fuh).