How to pronounce omnicomprehensive
Say it like om-nee-kom-pruh-HEN-siv. Omnicomprehensive has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (HEN).
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- om
- nee
- kom
- pruh
- HEN
- siv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Omnicomprehensive 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.
- komGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of omnicomprehensive
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: om-nee-kom-prih-HEN-siv.
What does omnicomprehensive mean?
- Thoroughly comprehensive.
Where does omnicomprehensive come from?
From omni- + comprehensive.
Words that rhyme with omnicomprehensive
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Questions about saying omnicomprehensive
How do you pronounce omnicomprehensive?
Say om-nee-kom-pruh-HEN-siv. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑmniˌkɑmprəˈhɛnsɪv/. In British English it is /ˌɒmniˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in omnicomprehensive?
Omnicomprehensive has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (HEN). Broken into parts: om · nee · kom · pruh · HEN · siv.
Is omnicomprehensive 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 /ˌɒmniˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsɪv/ (om-nee-kom-prih-HEN-siv).