How to pronounce omnipotent
Say it like om-NIP-uh-tunt. Omnipotent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIP).
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- om
- NIP
- uh
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Omnipotent 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.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of omnipotent
- 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-tunt.
What does omnipotent mean?
- Having unlimited power, force or authority.
- Describing a cell (especially a stem cell) that is capable of developing into any type of cell or forming any type of tissue (also called a totipotent cell).
- An omnipotent being.
Where does omnipotent come from?
Inherited from Middle English omnipotent(e), from Old French omnipotent, from Latin omnipotēns, omnipotentem.
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Questions about saying omnipotent
How do you pronounce omnipotent?
Say om-NIP-uh-tunt. The American pronunciation is /ɑmˈnɪpətənt/. In British English it is /ɒmˈnɪpətənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in omnipotent?
Omnipotent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIP). Broken into parts: om · NIP · uh · tunt.
Is omnipotent 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 /ɒmˈnɪpətənt/ (om-NIP-uh-tunt).