How to pronounce octad
Say it like OK-tad. Octad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK).
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US American/ˈɑkˌtæd/OK-tad
UK British/ˈɒktæd/OK-tad
- OK
- tad
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Octad 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.
- tadGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of octad
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OK-tad.
What does octad mean?
noun
- A group of eight things.
Where does octad come from?
From oct- + -ad.
Questions about saying octad
How do you pronounce octad?
Say OK-tad. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑkˌtæd/. In British English it is /ˈɒktæd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in octad?
Octad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK). Broken into parts: OK · tad.
Is octad 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 /ˈɒktæd/ (OK-tad).