How to Pronounce Ocean

To pronounce "ocean", say OC-ean — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈoʊʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈoʊʃən/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˈəʊʃən/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “ocean”

Break "ocean" into 2 beats and lean on "OC" — that's the stressed one.

What does ocean mean?

noun

  1. One of the large bodies of water separating the continents.
  2. The continuous body of salt water covering a majority of the Earth's surface.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "ocean"?▾

To pronounce "ocean", say OC-ean — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈoʊʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "ocean"?▾

"Ocean" has 2 syllables: oc · ean.

What is the IPA transcription of "ocean"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ocean" is /ˈoʊʃən/.

What does "ocean" mean?▾

Ocean: One of the large bodies of water separating the continents.

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