How to pronounce occult
Say it like uh-KUHLT. Occult has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHLT).
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- uh
- KUHLT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Occult pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KUHLTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of occult
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: OK-ult.
What does occult mean?
- Supernatural affairs.
- To cover or hide from view.“The Earth occults the Moon during a lunar eclipse.”
- To dissimulate, conceal, or obfuscate.
- Secret; hidden from general knowledge; undetected.“occult blood loss; occult cancer”
- not visible, but chemically detectable.“occult blood in the urine”
- Related to the occult; pertaining to mysticism, magic, or astrology.
Where does occult come from?
Borrowed from Latin occultus (“hidden, secret”).
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Words that rhyme with occult
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Questions about saying occult
How do you pronounce occult?
Say uh-KUHLT. The American pronunciation is /əˈkʌlt/. In British English it is /ˈɒkʌlt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in occult?
Occult has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHLT). Broken into parts: uh · KUHLT.
Is occult pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈɒkʌlt/ (OK-ult).