How to pronounce ocularly
Say it like AH-kyuh-ler-lee. Ocularly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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- AH
- kyuh
- ler
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ocularly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ocularly
- 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-lee.
What does ocularly mean?
- By means of the eye; visually.
- Into or towards the eye.
Where does ocularly come from?
From ocular + -ly.
Questions about saying ocularly
How do you pronounce ocularly?
Say AH-kyuh-ler-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑkjəlɚli/. In British English it is /ˈɒkjələli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ocularly?
Ocularly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · kyuh · ler · lee.
Is ocularly 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 /ˈɒkjələli/ (OK-yuh-luh-lee).