How to Pronounce Octoroon

To pronounce "octoroon", say OCT-or-oon — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

OCT-or-oon

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💡 Tip for remembering “octoroon

"octoroon" has 3 syllables: oct-or-oon. It rhymes with octaroon, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: octaroon — easy to mix up when writing.

What does octoroon mean?

noun

  1. Someone having one-eighth black ancestry.
  2. Someone having 1/64th black ancestry: the child of a quintoon and a white man.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "octoroon"?

"Octoroon" has 3 syllables: oct · or · oon.

What does "octoroon" mean?

Octoroon: Someone having one-eighth black ancestry.

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