How do you pronounce "octave"?

In American English: /ˈɑːktɪv/ (AHKT-iv). In British English: /ˈɒktɪv/ (OKT-iv). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːktɪv/ (AHKT-iv). In Australian English: /ˈɒktɪv/ (OKT-iv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːktɪv/ (AHKT-iv), while in British English it's /ˈɒktɪv/ (OKT-iv).

How to Pronounce "octave"

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octave

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/ˈɑːktɪv/

AHKT-iv

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːktoc·ɪvtave

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