How to pronounce ocelot
Say it like OS-uh-lot. Ocelot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OS).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɑsəˌlɑt/OS-uh-lot
UK British/ˈɒsəlɒt/OS-uh-lot
- OS
- uh
- lot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ocelot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lotGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of ocelot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OS-uh-lot.
What does ocelot mean?
noun
- An American feline carnivore (Leopardus pardalis, syn. Felis pardalis) covered with blackish ocellated spots and blotches which are variously arranged.
Where does ocelot come from?
From French ocelot, a word formed by Buffon from Classical Nahuatl ōcēlōtl (“jaguar”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- chati
- panther cat
- felis pardalis
Questions about saying ocelot
How do you pronounce ocelot?
Say OS-uh-lot. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑsəˌlɑt/. In British English it is /ˈɒsəlɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ocelot?
Ocelot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OS). Broken into parts: OS · uh · lot.
Is ocelot 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 /ˈɒsəlɒt/ (OS-uh-lot).