How to pronounce occiput
Say it like OK-suh-puht. Occiput has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK).
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- OK
- suh
- puht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Occiput pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- puhtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of occiput
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OK-sih-put.
What does occiput mean?
- The back part of the head or skull.
Where does occiput come from?
Borrowed from Latin occiput (“the back part of the head”).
Questions about saying occiput
How do you pronounce occiput?
Say OK-suh-puht. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑksəˌpʌt/. In British English it is /ˈɒksɪpʌt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in occiput?
Occiput has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK). Broken into parts: OK · suh · puht.
Is occiput 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 /ˈɒksɪpʌt/ (OK-sih-put).