How to pronounce omar
Say it like OH-mar. Omar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- mar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Omar 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.
- marKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of omar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-mah.
What does omar mean?
- A glacial erratic piece of (typically smooth) dark siliceous graywacke that exhibits a hemispherical pit or hole (as a result of selective dissolution of carbonate concretions within the graywacke), originating in the Omarolluk Formation and carried by glaciers throughout Canada and the United State
Where does omar come from?
From the Proterozoic Omarolluk Formation in the Hudson Bay, where they originated.
Questions about saying omar
How do you pronounce omar?
Say OH-mar. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊmɑr/. In British English it is /ˈəʊmɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in omar?
Omar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · mar.
Is omar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈəʊmɑː/ (OH-mah).