How to pronounce omer
Say it like OH-mair. Omer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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US American/ˈoʊmɛr/OH-mair
UK British/ˈəʊmə/OH-muh
- OH
- mair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Omer 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.
- mairKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of omer
- 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-muh.
What does omer mean?
noun
- A vessel of one omer.
- The sheaf of barley offered on the second day of Passover.
- The counting of the omer, that is, the period of 49 days between Passover and Shavuot.
Questions about saying omer
How do you pronounce omer?
Say OH-mair. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊmɛr/. In British English it is /ˈəʊmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in omer?
Omer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · mair.
Is omer 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 /ˈəʊmə/ (OH-muh).