How to pronounce oche
Say it like OK-ee. Oche has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK).
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- OK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oche pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of oche
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OK-ee.
What does oche mean?
- A line behind which a player's front foot must be placed when throwing a dart.
Where does oche come from?
Possibly from Middle French oche (“notch”), from Old French ocher, ochier (“to make a notch in; to notch”), which, according to Partridge, could be related to French hocher and English nick (“small cut, notch”).
Words that rhyme with oche
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oche.
Questions about saying oche
How do you pronounce oche?
Say OK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑki/. In British English it is /ˈɒki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oche?
Oche has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK). Broken into parts: OK · ee.
Is oche 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 /ˈɒki/ (OK-ee).