word
occiput
OK-sih-put
ˈɒksɪˌpʌtListen
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Syllable breakdown
occiput
Dictionary meaning
The back part of the skull or head.
History and origin
Latin occiput, meaning 'back of the head'.
Examples
- The helmet absorbed the blow to the occiput.
Common mispronunciations
oh-SIP-ut
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