How to pronounce oceany
Say it like OH-shuh-nee. Oceany has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- shuh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oceany 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.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of oceany
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-shuh-nee.
What does oceany mean?
- Characteristic of the ocean.
Where does oceany come from?
From ocean + -y. Doublet of oceanic.
Questions about saying oceany
How do you pronounce oceany?
Say OH-shuh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊʃəni/. In British English it is /ˈəʊʃəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oceany?
Oceany has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · shuh · nee.
Is oceany 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 /ˈəʊʃəni/ (OH-shuh-nee).