How to pronounce Omaha
Say it like OH-muh-hah. Omaha has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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US American/ˈoʊməˌhɑ/OH-muh-hah
UK British/ˈəʊməˌhɑː/OH-muh-hah
- OH
- muh
- hah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Omaha 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.
- hahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Omaha
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-muh-hah.
What does Omaha mean?
noun
- a member of the Siouan people formerly living in the Missouri river valley in northeastern Nebraska
- largest city in Nebraska; located in eastern Nebraska on the Missouri river; a major transportation center of the Midwest
- the Dhegiha dialect spoken by the Omaha
Questions about saying Omaha
How do you pronounce Omaha?
Say OH-muh-hah. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊməˌhɑ/. In British English it is /ˈəʊməˌhɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Omaha?
Omaha has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · muh · hah.
Is Omaha 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 /ˈəʊməˌhɑː/ (OH-muh-hah).