How to pronounce ocularist
Say it like OK-yuh-luh-rist. Ocularist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK).
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- OK
- yuh
- luh
- rist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ocularist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ristKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ocularist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OK-yuh-luh-rist.
What does ocularist mean?
- Someone who specializes in the fabrication and fitting of ocular prostheses for people who have lost an eye or eyes due to trauma or illness.
Where does ocularist come from?
Borrowed from French oculariste, ocular + -ist.
Questions about saying ocularist
How do you pronounce ocularist?
Say OK-yuh-luh-rist. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑkjʊlərɪst/. In British English it is /ˈɒkjʊlərɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ocularist?
Ocularist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK). Broken into parts: OK · yuh · luh · rist.
Is ocularist 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 /ˈɒkjʊlərɪst/ (OK-yuh-luh-rist).