How to pronounce octonarius
Say it like ok-tuh-NER-ee-us. Octonarius has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NER).
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- ok
- tuh
- NER
- ee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Octonarius pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- okGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of octonarius
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ok-tuh-NAIR-ee-us.
What does octonarius mean?
- A verse having eight metrical feet.
Where does octonarius come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin octōnārius.
Words that rhyme with octonarius
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Questions about saying octonarius
How do you pronounce octonarius?
Say ok-tuh-NER-ee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑktəˈnɛriəs/. In British English it is /ˌɒktəˈnɛəriəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in octonarius?
Octonarius has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NER). Broken into parts: ok · tuh · NER · ee · us.
Is octonarius 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 /ˌɒktəˈnɛəriəs/ (ok-tuh-NAIR-ee-us).