How to pronounce omnibuses
Say it like OM-nuh-buh-suz. Omnibuses has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OM).
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- OM
- nuh
- buh
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Omnibuses 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of omnibuses
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OM-nuh-buh-suz.
What does omnibuses mean?
- plural of omnibus How to pronounce omnibus
- third-person singular simple present indicative of omnibus How to pronounce omnibus
Questions about saying omnibuses
How do you pronounce omnibuses?
Say OM-nuh-buh-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑmnəbəsəz/. In British English it is /ˈɒmnəbəsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in omnibuses?
Omnibuses has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OM). Broken into parts: OM · nuh · buh · suz.
Is omnibuses 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 /ˈɒmnəbəsəz/ (OM-nuh-buh-suz).