How to pronounce omnivarious
Say it like ahm-nih-VER-ee-us. Omnivarious has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VER).
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- ahm
- nih
- VER
- ee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Omnivarious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of omnivarious
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: om-nih-VAIR-ree-us.
What does omnivarious mean?
- Of every variety.
Where does omnivarious come from?
From omni- + various.
Words that rhyme with omnivarious
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Questions about saying omnivarious
How do you pronounce omnivarious?
Say ahm-nih-VER-ee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑmnɪˈvɛriəs/. In British English it is /ˌɒmnɪˈvɛəriəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in omnivarious?
Omnivarious has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VER). Broken into parts: ahm · nih · VER · ee · us.
Is omnivarious 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 /ˌɒmnɪˈvɛəriəs/ (om-nih-VAIR-ree-us).