How to pronounce octaves
Say it like OK-tivz. Octaves has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK).
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US American/ˈɑktɪvz/OK-tivz
UK British/ˈɒktɪvz/OK-tivz
- OK
- tivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Octaves 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.
- tivzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of octaves
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OK-tivz.
What does octaves mean?
noun
- plural of octave How to pronounce octave
Questions about saying octaves
How do you pronounce octaves?
Say OK-tivz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑktɪvz/. In British English it is /ˈɒktɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in octaves?
Octaves has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK). Broken into parts: OK · tivz.
Is octaves 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 /ˈɒktɪvz/ (OK-tivz).