How to pronounce oceanography
Say it like oh-shuh-NAH-gruh-fee. Oceanography has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAH).
- oh
- shuh
- NAH
- gruh
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oceanography 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.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of oceanography
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ohsh-yuh-NOG-ruh-fee.
What does oceanography mean?
- The exploration and scientific study of the oceans and ocean floor.
Where does oceanography come from?
From ocean + -ography.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- oceanology
Words that rhyme with oceanography
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oceanography.
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Questions about saying oceanography
How do you pronounce oceanography?
Say oh-shuh-NAH-gruh-fee. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊʃəˈnɑɡrəfi/. In British English it is /ˌəʊʃjəˈnɒɡrəfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oceanography?
Oceanography has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAH). Broken into parts: oh · shuh · NAH · gruh · fee.
Is oceanography 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 /ˌəʊʃjəˈnɒɡrəfi/ (ohsh-yuh-NOG-ruh-fee).