How to pronounce octahedra
Say it like ok-tuh-HEE-druh. Octahedra has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEE).
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- ok
- tuh
- HEE
- druh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Octahedra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- okGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- druhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of octahedra
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ok-tuh-HEE-druh.
What does octahedra mean?
- plural of octahedron How to pronounce octahedron
Questions about saying octahedra
How do you pronounce octahedra?
Say ok-tuh-HEE-druh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑktəˈhidrə/. In British English it is /ˌɒktəˈhiːdrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in octahedra?
Octahedra has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEE). Broken into parts: ok · tuh · HEE · druh.
Is octahedra 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 /ˌɒktəˈhiːdrə/ (ok-tuh-HEE-druh).