How to Pronounce Oceanography

To pronounce "oceanography", say OC-ean-ogr-aphy — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌəʊʃjəˈnɒɡɹəfi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˌəʊʃjəˈnɒɡɹəfi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “oceanography”

"oceanography" has 4 syllables: oc-ean-ogr-aphy. It rhymes with pornography and topography, if that helps it stick.

What does oceanography mean?

noun

  1. The exploration and scientific study of the oceans and ocean floor.

Synonyms

marine scienceoceanology

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Words that rhyme with oceanography

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pornographytopographygeographyiconographyhistoriographyhagiographybibliographyorthographybiographychoreographydemographytypography

Related words

oceanologyoceanmarinemaritimebiotechnologyiocbedfordoceans

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "oceanography"?▾

"Oceanography" has 4 syllables: oc · ean · ogr · aphy.

What is the IPA transcription of "oceanography"?▾

The IPA transcription of "oceanography" is /ˌəʊʃjəˈnɒɡɹəfi/.

What does "oceanography" mean?▾

Oceanography: The exploration and scientific study of the oceans and ocean floor.

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