How to pronounce oceans
Say it like OH-shunz. Oceans has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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US American/ˈoʊʃənz/OH-shunz
UK British/ˈəʊʃənz/OH-shunz
- OH
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oceans 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oceans
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-shunz.
What does oceans mean?
noun
- plural of ocean How to pronounce ocean
Questions about saying oceans
How do you pronounce oceans?
Say OH-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊʃənz/. In British English it is /ˈəʊʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oceans?
Oceans has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · shunz.
Is oceans 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 /ˈəʊʃənz/ (OH-shunz).