How to pronounce omega
Say it like oh-MEG-uh. Omega has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEG).
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- oh
- MEG
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Omega 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.
- MEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of omega
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-mih-guh.
Other ways to say omega
Omega also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- oh-MAY-guh /oʊˈmeɪɡə/
What does omega mean?
- the ending of a series or sequence“the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end”
- the last (24th) letter of the Greek alphabet
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- z
Questions about saying omega
How do you pronounce omega?
Say oh-MEG-uh. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈmɛɡə/. In British English it is /ˈəʊmɪɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in omega?
Omega has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEG). Broken into parts: oh · MEG · uh.
Is omega pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈəʊmɪɡə/ (OH-mih-guh).