How to Pronounce Ochre

To pronounce "ochre", say OCHR-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈəʊkə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈəʊkə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ochre”

"ochre" has 2 syllables: ochr-e. It rhymes with broker and mediocre, if that helps it stick.

What does ochre mean?

noun

  1. An earth pigment containing silica, aluminum and ferric oxide
  2. A somewhat dark yellowish orange colour

verb

  1. To cover or tint with ochre.

adjective

  1. Having a yellow-orange colour.
  2. Referring to cultures that covered their dead with ochre.

Words that rhyme with ochre

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

brokermediocrejokerchokerocherpokercroakersoakerbokorstockbrokersmoker

Related words

ochercoloredchromatictanokeruran-ochreoakerumber

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ochre"?▾

"Ochre" has 2 syllables: ochr · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "ochre"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ochre" is /ˈəʊkə/.

What does "ochre" mean?▾

Ochre: An earth pigment containing silica, aluminum and ferric oxide

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