How to pronounce oculi
Say it like OK-yuh-ly. Oculi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK).
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US American/ˈɑkjəˌlaɪ/OK-yuh-ly
UK British/ˈɒkjʊlaɪ/OK-yuu-ly
- OK
- yuh
- ly
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oculi 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of oculi
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OK-yuu-ly.
What does oculi mean?
noun
- plural of oculus How to pronounce oculus
Questions about saying oculi
How do you pronounce oculi?
Say OK-yuh-ly. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑkjəˌlaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈɒkjʊlaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oculi?
Oculi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK). Broken into parts: OK · yuh · ly.
Is oculi 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 /ˈɒkjʊlaɪ/ (OK-yuu-ly).