How to pronounce oceangoing
Say it like OH-shun-goh-ing. Oceangoing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- shun
- goh
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oceangoing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of oceangoing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-shun-goh-ing.
What does oceangoing mean?
- Travelling out to sea.“an oceangoing seal”
- Designed and equipped for use on ocean voyages.
- Utter; total.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- seafaring
Questions about saying oceangoing
How do you pronounce oceangoing?
Say OH-shun-goh-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊʃənˌɡoʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈəʊʃənˌɡəʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oceangoing?
Oceangoing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · shun · goh · ing.
Is oceangoing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈəʊʃənˌɡəʊɪŋ/ (OH-shun-goh-ing).