How to pronounce ochre
American English pronunciation
OH-kur
- IPA
- /ˈoʊkɚ/
- Syllables
- OH · kur (2 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What ochre means
An earthy yellowish-brown color
In a sentence: The old farmhouse was painted a warm ochre that glowed at sunset.
Where it comes from: It comes from a Greek word meaning "pale yellow."
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