How to pronounce ocular
Say it like AH-kyuh-ler. Ocular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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- AH
- kyuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ocular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ocular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OK-yuh-luh.
What does ocular mean?
- Of, or relating to the eye, or the sense of sight“The medication may have adverse ocular side effects.”
- Resembling the eye.“ocular markings on the wings of a butterfly”
- Seen by, or seeing with, the eye; visual.
- The eyepiece of a microscope or other optical instrument, i.e., the optical element closest to the eye.
- Any of the scales forming the margin of a reptile's eye.
Where does ocular come from?
Derived from the Latin oculāris (“of the eye”), from oculus (“eye”).
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Questions about saying ocular
How do you pronounce ocular?
Say AH-kyuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑkjəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɒkjələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ocular?
Ocular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · kyuh · ler.
Is ocular pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɒkjələ/ (OK-yuh-luh).