How to pronounce omniscient
Say it like om-NISH-unt. Omniscient has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NISH).
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- om
- NISH
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Omniscient 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.
- NISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of omniscient
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: om-NIS-ee-unt.
What does omniscient mean?
- Having total knowledge.“The story was narrated from an omniscient point of view.”
- One who has total knowledge.
Where does omniscient come from?
From Medieval Latin omnisciens (“all-knowing”), from Latin omnis (“all”) + sciens (“knowing”) (further analysable via scient).
Words that rhyme with omniscient
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Questions about saying omniscient
How do you pronounce omniscient?
Say om-NISH-unt. The American pronunciation is /ɑmˈnɪʃənt/. In British English it is /ɒmˈnɪsiənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in omniscient?
Omniscient has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NISH). Broken into parts: om · NISH · unt.
Is omniscient pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ɒmˈnɪsiənt/ (om-NIS-ee-unt).