How to Pronounce Oct

To pronounce "oct", say OCT — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “oct”

"oct" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with shocked and balked, if that helps it stick.

What does oct mean?

noun

  1. The number system that uses the eight digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
  2. A digit or value in the octal number system.

Synonyms

baseoctonary

Words that rhyme with oct

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shockedbalkedmockedgawkedconcoctcrockedflockedlockedwalkedshellshockedblockedcocked

Related words

octobersepaugneoaprbbcptudec

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "oct"?▾

"Oct" has one syllable.

What does "oct" mean?▾

Oct: The number system that uses the eight digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

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