How to pronounce octuplet
Say it like ok-TUHP-lut. Octuplet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUHP).
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- ok
- TUHP
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Octuplet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- okKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- lutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of octuplet
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ok-TUHP-lut.
What does octuplet mean?
- An eight-part multiplet.
- A group of eight children born together.
- A group of eight notes played in the time of six.
Where does octuplet come from?
From octuple + -et. By surface analysis, oct- + -u- + -ple + -et.
Words that rhyme with octuplet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of octuplet.
Questions about saying octuplet
How do you pronounce octuplet?
Say ok-TUHP-lut. The American pronunciation is /ɑkˈtʌplət/. In British English it is /ɒkˈtʌplət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in octuplet?
Octuplet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUHP). Broken into parts: ok · TUHP · lut.
Is octuplet 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 /ɒkˈtʌplət/ (ok-TUHP-lut).