How to Pronounce Octet

To pronounce "octet", say OCT-et — 2 syllables, IPA /ɒkˈtɛt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ɒkˈtɛt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “octet”

"octet" has 2 syllables: oct-et. It rhymes with epithet and set, if that helps it stick.

What does octet mean?

noun

  1. A group or set of eight of something.
  2. A group of eight musicians performing together.

    “An octet of waiters sang her "Happy Birthday".”

Synonyms

bytenundineoctadoctonaryoctupletogdoad

Words that rhyme with octet

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

epithetsetsobriquetoffsetfretwetyetabetparapetvignetteonsetbeset

Related words

eightsomeogdoadoctadeightoctonaryoctetteeighterviii

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "octet"?▾

"Octet" has 2 syllables: oct · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "octet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "octet" is /ɒkˈtɛt/.

What does "octet" mean?▾

Octet: A group or set of eight of something.

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