How to pronounce octaval
Say it like ok-TAY-vul. Octaval has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- ok
- TAY
- vul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Octaval pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- okKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- vulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of octaval
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ok-TAY-vul.
What does octaval mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or relating to an octave.
- Proceeding by intervals of eight.
- Octonary; expressed in base-8; octal, octonal.
Where does octaval come from?
From octave + -al.
Words that rhyme with octaval
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of octaval.
Questions about saying octaval
How do you pronounce octaval?
Say ok-TAY-vul. The American pronunciation is /ɑkˈteɪvəl/. In British English it is /ɒkˈteɪvəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in octaval?
Octaval has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: ok · TAY · vul.
Is octaval 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 /ɒkˈteɪvəl/ (ok-TAY-vul).