How to pronounce oculist
Say it like OK-yuh-list. Oculist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK).
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- OK
- yuh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oculist 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.
- listKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of oculist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OK-yuh-list.
What does oculist mean?
- An eye doctor; an ophthalmologist or optometrist.
Where does oculist come from?
From French oculiste (“oculist”), from Latin oculus (“eye”).
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Questions about saying oculist
How do you pronounce oculist?
Say OK-yuh-list. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑkjəlɪst/. In British English it is /ˈɒkjəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oculist?
Oculist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK). Broken into parts: OK · yuh · list.
Is oculist 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 /ˈɒkjəlɪst/ (OK-yuh-list).