How to pronounce octagram
Say it like OK-tuh-gram. Octagram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK).
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- OK
- tuh
- gram
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Octagram 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gramKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of octagram
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OK-tuh-gram.
What does octagram mean?
- An eight-sided star polygon.
Where does octagram come from?
From octa- + -gram.
Questions about saying octagram
How do you pronounce octagram?
Say OK-tuh-gram. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑktəɡræm/. In British English it is /ˈɒktəɡræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in octagram?
Octagram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK). Broken into parts: OK · tuh · gram.
Is octagram 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 /ˈɒktəɡræm/ (OK-tuh-gram).