How to pronounce octahedral
Say it like ok-tuh-HEE-drul. Octahedral has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce octahedral. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ok
- tuh
- HEE
- drul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Octahedral 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.
- drulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of octahedral
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ok-tuh-HEE-drul.
What does octahedral mean?
- Of, relating to, or having the shape of an octahedron.
Where does octahedral come from?
From octa- + -hedral.
Words that rhyme with octahedral
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of octahedral.
Questions about saying octahedral
How do you pronounce octahedral?
Say ok-tuh-HEE-drul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑktəˈhidrəl/. In British English it is /ˌɒktəˈhiːdrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in octahedral?
Octahedral has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEE). Broken into parts: ok · tuh · HEE · drul.
Is octahedral 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 /ˌɒktəˈhiːdrəl/ (ok-tuh-HEE-drul).