How to Pronounce Binocular

To pronounce "binocular", say BIN-oc-ul-ar — 4 syllables, IPA /bɪˈnɒkjʊlə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/bɪˈnɒkjʊlə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “binocular”

"binocular" has 4 syllables: bin-oc-ul-ar. It rhymes with jocular and ocular, if that helps it stick.

What does binocular mean?

noun

  1. A pair of binoculars.
  2. Any binocular glass, such as an opera glass, telescope, or microscope.

adjective

  1. Using two eyes or viewpoints; especially, using two eyes or viewpoints to ascertain distance.

    “a binocular microscope or telescope”

noun

  1. A hand-held device consisting of a series of lenses and prisms, used to magnify objects so that they can be better seen from a distance, and looked at through both eyes.

Synonyms

binocsfield glassesopera glassesspyglass

Words that rhyme with binocular

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

jocularocular

Related words

loupebiocularmultocularstereoscopicmultiocularmonocularstereouniocular

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "binocular"?▾

"Binocular" has 4 syllables: bin · oc · ul · ar.

What is the IPA transcription of "binocular"?▾

The IPA transcription of "binocular" is /bɪˈnɒkjʊlə(ɹ)/.

What does "binocular" mean?▾

Binocular: A pair of binoculars.

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