How to pronounce omasum
Say it like oh-MAY-sum. Omasum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAY).
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- oh
- MAY
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Omasum 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.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of omasum
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-MAY-sum.
What does omasum mean?
- The third compartment of the stomach of a ruminant; the lining of said compartment, regarded as a foodstuff.
Where does omasum come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin omāsum.
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Questions about saying omasum
How do you pronounce omasum?
Say oh-MAY-sum. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈmeɪsəm/. In British English it is /əʊˈmeɪsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in omasum?
Omasum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAY). Broken into parts: oh · MAY · sum.
Is omasum 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 /əʊˈmeɪsəm/ (oh-MAY-sum).