How to pronounce octogram
Say it like AHK-tuh-gram. Octogram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHK).
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- AHK
- tuh
- gram
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Octogram pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gramKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of octogram
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OK-tuh-gram.
What does octogram mean?
- A regular eight-pointed star shape.
Where does octogram come from?
From octo- + -gram.
Questions about saying octogram
How do you pronounce octogram?
Say AHK-tuh-gram. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑktəɡræm/. In British English it is /ˈɒktəɡræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in octogram?
Octogram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHK). Broken into parts: AHK · tuh · gram.
Is octogram 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 /ˈɒktəɡræm/ (OK-tuh-gram).