How to pronounce omnifarious
Say it like ahm-nih-FER-ee-us. Omnifarious has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FER).
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- ahm
- nih
- FER
- ee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Omnifarious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of omnifarious
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: om-nih-FAIR-ree-us.
What does omnifarious mean?
- Of many or all forms, varieties, or kinds.
- Exceedingly varied.
Where does omnifarious come from?
From Latin omnifarius.
Words that rhyme with omnifarious
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Questions about saying omnifarious
How do you pronounce omnifarious?
Say ahm-nih-FER-ee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑmnɪˈfɛriəs/. In British English it is /ˌɒmnɪˈfɛəriəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in omnifarious?
Omnifarious has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FER). Broken into parts: ahm · nih · FER · ee · us.
Is omnifarious 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 /ˌɒmnɪˈfɛəriəs/ (om-nih-FAIR-ree-us).