How to pronounce omen
Say it like OH-mun. Omen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Omen 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of omen
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-mun.
What does omen mean?
- Something which portends or is perceived to portend either a good or evil event or circumstance in the future, or which causes a foreboding; a portent or augury.“The ghost's appearance was an ill omen.”
- A thing of prophetic significance.“A sign of ill omen.”
- To be an omen of.
- To divine or predict from omens.
Where does omen come from?
From Latin ōmen (“foreboding, omen”).
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Words that rhyme with omen
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Questions about saying omen
How do you pronounce omen?
Say OH-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊmən/. In British English it is /ˈəʊmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in omen?
Omen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · mun.
Is omen 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 /ˈəʊmən/ (OH-mun).