How to pronounce ocean

Say it like this: /ˈoʊ.ʃən/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈoʊ.ʃən/

What does ocean mean?

nounOne of the large bodies of water separating the continents.

The continuous body of salt water covering a majority of the Earth's surface.

Water belonging to an ocean.

“The island is surrounded by ocean”

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