How to pronounce ominosity
Say it like om-ih-NOS-ih-tee. Ominosity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOS).
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- om
- ih
- NOS
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ominosity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- omKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ominosity
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: om-ih-NOS-ih-tee.
What does ominosity mean?
- The state or quality of being ominous.
Where does ominosity come from?
From omino(u)s + -ity.
Words that rhyme with ominosity
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Questions about saying ominosity
How do you pronounce ominosity?
Say om-ih-NOS-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ɑmɪˈnɑsɪti/. In British English it is /ɒmɪˈnɒsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ominosity?
Ominosity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOS). Broken into parts: om · ih · NOS · ih · tee.
Is ominosity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɒmɪˈnɒsɪti/ (om-ih-NOS-ih-tee).