How to pronounce octode
Say it like OK-tohd. Octode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK).
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US American/ˈɑkˌtoʊd/OK-tohd
UK British/ˈɒktəʊd/OK-tohd
- OK
- tohd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Octode 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.
- tohdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of octode
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OK-tohd.
What does octode mean?
noun
- A thermionic valve that has eight electrodes or similar elements
Where does octode come from?
From octo- + -ode.
Questions about saying octode
How do you pronounce octode?
Say OK-tohd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑkˌtoʊd/. In British English it is /ˈɒktəʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in octode?
Octode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK). Broken into parts: OK · tohd.
Is octode 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 /ˈɒktəʊd/ (OK-tohd).