How to Pronounce Occident

To pronounce "occident", say OCC-id-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɒksɪdənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

occident

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɒksɪdənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “occident”

"occident" has 3 syllables: occ-id-ent. It rhymes with lament and augment, if that helps it stick.

What does occident mean?

noun

  1. The part of the horizon where the sun last appears in the evening; that part of the earth towards the sunset; the west.
  2. The Western world; the part of the world excluding Asia

Antonyms

orient

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Words that rhyme with occident

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lamentaugmentcontentpresentdiscontentdissenttormentassentrepentcircumventrepresentmalcontent

Related words

westorientouestsunsetponentamplitudedayside

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "occident"?▾

"Occident" has 3 syllables: occ · id · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "occident"?▾

The IPA transcription of "occident" is /ˈɒksɪdənt/.

What does "occident" mean?▾

Occident: The part of the horizon where the sun last appears in the evening; that part of the earth towards the sunset; the west.

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