How to Pronounce Oculist

To pronounce "oculist", say OC-ul-ist — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɒkjəlɪst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɒkjəlɪst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “oculist”

"oculist" has 3 syllables: oc-ul-ist. It rhymes with tryst and mist, if that helps it stick.

What does oculist mean?

noun

  1. An ophthalmologist
  2. An optometrist

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Words that rhyme with oculist

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trystmistjustassistsubsisttwistpersisthissedpissedinsistresistdismissed

Related words

ophthalmologistoptometristocularistophthalmistophthalmoscopistoptomologistopticianotoscopist

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "oculist"?▾

"Oculist" has 3 syllables: oc · ul · ist.

What is the IPA transcription of "oculist"?▾

The IPA transcription of "oculist" is /ˈɒkjəlɪst/.

What does "oculist" mean?▾

Oculist: An ophthalmologist

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