How to pronounce ominously
Say it like OM-uh-nuh-slee. Ominously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OM).
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- OM
- uh
- nuh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ominously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ominously
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OM-ih-nuh-slee.
What does ominously mean?
- In an ominous manner; with sinister foreboding.
Where does ominously come from?
From ominous + -ly.
Questions about saying ominously
How do you pronounce ominously?
Say OM-uh-nuh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑmənəsli/. In British English it is /ˈɒmɪnəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ominously?
Ominously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OM). Broken into parts: OM · uh · nuh · slee.
Is ominously 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 /ˈɒmɪnəsli/ (OM-ih-nuh-slee).