How to pronounce omitting
Say it like oh-MIT-ing. Omitting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIT).
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- oh
- MIT
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Omitting 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.
- MITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of omitting
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: oh-MIT-ing.
What does omitting mean?
Words that rhyme with omitting
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Questions about saying omitting
How do you pronounce omitting?
Say oh-MIT-ing. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈmɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /əʊˈmɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in omitting?
Omitting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIT). Broken into parts: oh · MIT · ing.
Is omitting 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 /əʊˈmɪtɪŋ/ (oh-MIT-ing).