How to pronounce omnium
Say it like OM-nee-um. Omnium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OM).
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- OM
- nee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Omnium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of omnium
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OM-nee-um.
What does omnium mean?
- A multiple race event in track cycling. Historically the omnium has had a variety of formats. Currently it consists of the following six events: flying lap, points race, elimination, individual pursuit, scratch race, and time trial.
- The aggregate value of the different stocks in which a loan to government is usually funded.
Where does omnium come from?
From Latin omnium (literally “of all”), genitive plural of omnis (“all, every”).
Questions about saying omnium
How do you pronounce omnium?
Say OM-nee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑmniəm/. In British English it is /ˈɒmniəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in omnium?
Omnium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OM). Broken into parts: OM · nee · um.
Is omnium 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 /ˈɒmniəm/ (OM-nee-um).