How to pronounce oceanic
Say it like oh-shee-AN-ik. Oceanic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AN).
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- oh
- shee
- AN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oceanic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of oceanic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-shee-AN-ik.
What does oceanic mean?
- Of or relating to the ocean.
- Living in, produced by, or frequenting the ocean.
- Resembling an ocean in vastness or extent.
Where does oceanic come from?
Borrowed from Latin ōceanicus.
Words that rhyme with oceanic
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Questions about saying oceanic
How do you pronounce oceanic?
Say oh-shee-AN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊʃiˈænɪk/. In British English it is /ˌəʊʃiˈænɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oceanic?
Oceanic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AN). Broken into parts: oh · shee · AN · ik.
Is oceanic 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 /ˌəʊʃiˈænɪk/ (oh-shee-AN-ik).