How to pronounce okta
Say it like OK-tuh. Okta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK).
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US American/ˈɑktə/OK-tuh
UK British/ˈɒktə/OK-tuh
- OK
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Okta 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of okta
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OK-tuh.
What does okta mean?
noun
- One eighth of the total area of the celestial dome; used as a measure of cloudiness (one okta means that one eighth of the sky is obscured, two oktas that one quarter is obscured, and so on).
Questions about saying okta
How do you pronounce okta?
Say OK-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑktə/. In British English it is /ˈɒktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in okta?
Okta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK). Broken into parts: OK · tuh.
Is okta 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 /ˈɒktə/ (OK-tuh).