How to pronounce octomino
Say it like ok-TOM-uh-noh. Octomino has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOM).
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- ok
- TOM
- uh
- noh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Octomino pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- okKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of octomino
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ok-TOM-ih-noh.
What does octomino mean?
- A polyomino consisting of eight squares.
Where does octomino come from?
From octo- + -omino.
Words that rhyme with octomino
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of octomino.
Questions about saying octomino
How do you pronounce octomino?
Say ok-TOM-uh-noh. The American pronunciation is /ɑkˈtɑməˌnoʊ/. In British English it is /ɒkˈtɒmɪnəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in octomino?
Octomino has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOM). Broken into parts: ok · TOM · uh · noh.
Is octomino pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɒkˈtɒmɪnəʊ/ (ok-TOM-ih-noh).