How to pronounce octosyllabic
Say it like ok-toh-sih-LAB-ik. Octosyllabic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAB).
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- ok
- toh
- sih
- LAB
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Octosyllabic 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.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of octosyllabic
- 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-toh-sih-LAB-ik.
What does octosyllabic mean?
- Containing eight syllables
- A word of eight syllables.
Where does octosyllabic come from?
From octo- + syllabic.
Words that rhyme with octosyllabic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of octosyllabic.
Questions about saying octosyllabic
How do you pronounce octosyllabic?
Say ok-toh-sih-LAB-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑktoʊsɪˈlæbɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɒktəʊsɪˈlæbɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in octosyllabic?
Octosyllabic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAB). Broken into parts: ok · toh · sih · LAB · ik.
Is octosyllabic 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 /ˌɒktəʊsɪˈlæbɪk/ (ok-toh-sih-LAB-ik).