How do you pronounce "oceanography"?

In American English: /ˌoʊʃəˈnɑːgrəfi/ (ohsh-uh-NAHGR-uhf-ee). In British English: /ˌəʊʃənˈɒɡɹəfi/ (ohsh-uhn-OGR-uhf-ee). In Canadian English: /ˌoʊʃəˈnɑːgrəfi/ (ohsh-uh-NAHGR-uhf-ee). In Australian English: /ˌəʊʃənˈɒɡɹəfi/ (ohsh-uhn-OGR-uhf-ee).

Is "oceanography" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌoʊʃəˈnɑːgrəfi/ (ohsh-uh-NAHGR-uhf-ee), while in British English it's /ˌəʊʃənˈɒɡɹəfi/ (ohsh-uhn-OGR-uhf-ee).

How to Pronounce "oceanography"

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/ˌoʊʃəˈnɑːgrəfi/

ohsh-uh-NAHGR-uhf-ee

Syllable Breakdown

oʊʃoce·əan·nɑːgrog·əfra·iphy

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