How to pronounce ocher
Say it like OH-ker. Ocher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ocher 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.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ocher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-kuh.
What does ocher mean?
- Alternative spelling of ochre.
- Alternative spelling of ochre.
Words that rhyme with ocher
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ocher.
Words that sound like ocher
Questions about saying ocher
How do you pronounce ocher?
Say OH-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈəʊkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ocher?
Ocher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ker.
Is ocher pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈəʊkə/ (OH-kuh).
What words sound the same as ocher?
Ocher sounds the same as ochre in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.