How to pronounce omnicompetent
Say it like om-nee-KOM-pih-tunt. Omnicompetent has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOM).
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- om
- nee
- KOM
- pih
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Omnicompetent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- omGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- KOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of omnicompetent
- 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-nee-KOM-pih-tunt.
What does omnicompetent mean?
- Competent in every area.
- Having formal jurisdiction in all matters.
Where does omnicompetent come from?
From omni- + competent.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying omnicompetent
How do you pronounce omnicompetent?
Say om-nee-KOM-pih-tunt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑmniˈkɑmpɪtənt/. In British English it is /ˌɒmniˈkɒmpɪtənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in omnicompetent?
Omnicompetent has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOM). Broken into parts: om · nee · KOM · pih · tunt.
Is omnicompetent 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 /ˌɒmniˈkɒmpɪtənt/ (om-nee-KOM-pih-tunt).