How to pronounce ommatophore
Say it like uh-MAT-uh-for. Ommatophore has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT).
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- uh
- MAT
- uh
- for
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ommatophore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- forKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of ommatophore
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: OM-uh-tuh-faw.
What does ommatophore mean?
- An eyestalk.
Questions about saying ommatophore
How do you pronounce ommatophore?
Say uh-MAT-uh-for. The American pronunciation is /əˈmætəfɔr/. In British English it is /ˈɒmətəfɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ommatophore?
Ommatophore has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT). Broken into parts: uh · MAT · uh · for.
Is ommatophore pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈɒmətəfɔː/ (OM-uh-tuh-faw).