How to pronounce ochre
Say it like OH-ker. Ochre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ochre 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 ochre
- 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 ochre mean?
- A clay earth pigment containing silica, aluminum and ferric oxide.
- A somewhat dark yellowish orange color.
- The stop codon sequence "UAA".
- Having a yellow-orange color.
- Referring to cultures that covered their dead with ochre.
- To cover or tint with ochre.
Words that rhyme with ochre
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ochre.
Questions about saying ochre
How do you pronounce ochre?
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 ochre?
Ochre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · ker.
Is ochre 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).