How to pronounce octal
Say it like OK-tul. Octal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK).
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US American/ˈɑktəl/OK-tul
UK British/ˈɒktəl/OK-tul
- OK
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Octal 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.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of octal
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OK-tul.
What does octal mean?
noun
- The number system that uses the eight digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
- A digit or value in the octal number system.
- Concerning numbers expressed in octal or mathematical calculations performed using octal.
Where does octal come from?
From oct- + -al.
Questions about saying octal
How do you pronounce octal?
Say OK-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑktəl/. In British English it is /ˈɒktəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in octal?
Octal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK). Broken into parts: OK · tul.
Is octal 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 /ˈɒktəl/ (OK-tul).