How to pronounce omnilingual
Say it like om-nih-LING-gwul. Omnilingual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LING).
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- om
- nih
- LING
- gwul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Omnilingual pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- omKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gwulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of omnilingual
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: om-nih-LING-gwul.
What does omnilingual mean?
- Having the ability to speak, or to understand, all languages.
- A person who has the ability to speak, or to understand, all languages
Where does omnilingual come from?
From omni- + lingual.
Words that rhyme with omnilingual
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Questions about saying omnilingual
How do you pronounce omnilingual?
Say om-nih-LING-gwul. The American pronunciation is /ɑmnɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/. In British English it is /ɒmnɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in omnilingual?
Omnilingual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LING). Broken into parts: om · nih · LING · gwul.
Is omnilingual 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 /ɒmnɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/ (om-nih-LING-gwul).