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How to pronounce ocean
/ˈəʊʃən/ British English
OH·shən
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
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✗ Many people say
oh·SEE·an
✓ Say
OH·shən
My tip
ce sounds like sh: OH-shən.
In a sentence
The Atlantic Ocean is huge.
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: OH-shən.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce ocean?
In British English, ocean is pronounced /ˈəʊʃən/. Say it like this: OH-shən. ce sounds like sh: OH-shən.
How many syllables are in ocean?
When you say it, ocean has 2 syllables: OH-shən. The strong beat is the first one, OH.
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