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. It rhymes with notion and devotion, if that helps it stick.

What does ocean mean?

noun

  1. One of the large bodies of water separating the continents.
  2. Water belonging to an ocean.

    “The island is surrounded by ocean”

Synonyms

ogin

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Words that rhyme with ocean

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

notiondevotioncommotionemotionpotionpromotionlocomotionlotiondemotion

Related words

seaexpanseoceanicseabedseaflooroceanographicpelagicoceanography

Frequently asked questions

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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