How to pronounce ocellus
Say it like oh-SEL-us. Ocellus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEL).
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- oh
- SEL
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ocellus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ocellus
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-SEL-us.
What does ocellus mean?
- A simple eye consisting of a single lens and a small number of sensory cells.
- An eyelike marking in the form of a spot or ring of colour, as on the wing of a butterfly or the tail of a peacock.
Where does ocellus come from?
From Latin ocellus (“little eye”), from oculus (“eye”).
Words that rhyme with ocellus
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Questions about saying ocellus
How do you pronounce ocellus?
Say oh-SEL-us. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈsɛləs/. In British English it is /əʊˈsɛləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ocellus?
Ocellus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEL). Broken into parts: oh · SEL · us.
Is ocellus 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 /əʊˈsɛləs/ (oh-SEL-us).