How to Pronounce "oceans"

word

/ˈoʊʃənz/

OH-shuhnz

/ˈəʊʃənz/

OH-shuhnz

Definition

Very large bodies of salt water, covering most of the Earth's surface. There are five main oceans in the world: the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈoʊʃənz/

British English

/ˈəʊʃənz/

Simplified Pronunciation

OH-shuhnz

Listen in Context

There are five oceans on Earth.

Many animals live in the oceans.

The oceans are very deep.

Plastic waste is becoming a huge problem in the oceans.