How to pronounce oma
Say it like OH-muh. Oma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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US American/ˈoʊmə/OH-muh
UK British/ˈəʊmə/OH-muh
- OH
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oma
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-muh.
What does oma mean?
noun
- Grandmother, grandma.
Where does oma come from?
Borrowed from German Oma.
Questions about saying oma
How do you pronounce oma?
Say OH-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊmə/. In British English it is /ˈəʊmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oma?
Oma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · muh.
Is oma pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈəʊmə/ (OH-muh).