How to pronounce omnipotence
Say it like om-NIP-uh-tuns. Omnipotence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIP).
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- om
- NIP
- uh
- tuns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Omnipotence 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.
- NIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of omnipotence
- 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-NIP-uh-tuns.
What does omnipotence mean?
- Unlimited power; commonly attributed to a deity or deities.
Where does omnipotence come from?
From Late Middle English omnipotens, from Old French omnipotence, from Latin omnipotentia.
Questions about saying omnipotence
How do you pronounce omnipotence?
Say om-NIP-uh-tuns. The American pronunciation is /ɑmˈnɪpətəns/. In British English it is /ɒmˈnɪpətəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in omnipotence?
Omnipotence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIP). Broken into parts: om · NIP · uh · tuns.
Is omnipotence 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 /ɒmˈnɪpətəns/ (om-NIP-uh-tuns).