How to Pronounce Ocular

To pronounce "ocular", say OC-ul-ar — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɒk.jə.lə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɒk.jə.lə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ocular”

"ocular" has 3 syllables: oc-ul-ar. It rhymes with jocular and binocular, if that helps it stick.

What does ocular mean?

noun

  1. The eyepiece of a microscope or other optical instrument.
  2. Any of the scales forming the margin of a reptile's eye.

adjective

  1. Of, or relating to the eye, or the sense of sight

    “It took some time after he lost his eye for him to receive his ocular prosthesis.”

  2. Resembling the eye.

    “ocular markings on the wings of a butterfly”

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Words that rhyme with ocular

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jocularbinocular

Related words

opticeyepieceopthalmicopticalvisualseeablevisibleeye

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ocular"?▾

"Ocular" has 3 syllables: oc · ul · ar.

What is the IPA transcription of "ocular"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ocular" is /ˈɒk.jə.lə/.

What does "ocular" mean?▾

Ocular: The eyepiece of a microscope or other optical instrument.

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