How to Pronounce Occult

To pronounce "occult", say OCC-ult — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈkʌlt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/əˈkʌlt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “occult”

"occult" has 2 syllables: occ-ult. It rhymes with cult and result, if that helps it stick.

What does occult mean?

noun

  1. (usually with "the") Supernatural affairs.

verb

  1. To cover or hide from view.

    “The Earth occults the Moon during a lunar eclipse.”

  2. To dissimulate, conceal, or obfuscate.

adjective

  1. Secret; hidden from general knowledge; undetected.

    “occult blood loss;  occult cancer”

  2. Related to the occult; pertaining to mysticism, magic, or astrology.

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Words that rhyme with occult

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cultresultconsultinsultexultadultcatapultsmilttwiltbulthultschult

Related words

secretmysteriousesotericsupernaturalmysticalmysticeclipsecovert

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "occult"?▾

"Occult" has 2 syllables: occ · ult.

What is the IPA transcription of "occult"?▾

The IPA transcription of "occult" is /əˈkʌlt/.

What does "occult" mean?▾

Occult: (usually with "the") Supernatural affairs.

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