How to pronounce oculism
Say it like OK-yuh-lih-zum. Oculism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK).
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- OK
- yuh
- lih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oculism 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.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oculism
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OK-yuh-lih-zum.
What does oculism mean?
- ophthalmology; optometry
Questions about saying oculism
How do you pronounce oculism?
Say OK-yuh-lih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑkjəlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈɒkjəlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oculism?
Oculism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK). Broken into parts: OK · yuh · lih · zum.
Is oculism 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 /ˈɒkjəlɪzəm/ (OK-yuh-lih-zum).