How to pronounce Oman
Say it like oh-MAHN. Oman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAHN).
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- oh
- MAHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Oman
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-MAHN.
What does Oman mean?
- A country in West Asia in the Middle East. Official name: Sultanate of Oman. Capital: Muscat.
Words that rhyme with Oman
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Oman.
Questions about saying Oman
How do you pronounce Oman?
Say oh-MAHN. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈmɑn/. In British English it is /əʊˈmɑːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Oman?
Oman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAHN). Broken into parts: oh · MAHN.
Is Oman 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 /əʊˈmɑːn/ (oh-MAHN).