How to pronounce omnivicarious
Say it like om-nih-vuh-KER-ee-us. Omnivicarious has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KER).
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- om
- nih
- vuh
- KER
- ee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Omnivicarious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- omGive 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.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KERSay 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 omnivicarious
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: om-nih-vih-KAIR-ee-us.
What does omnivicarious mean?
- Permanently vicarious; shape-shifting; identity-grabbing.
Where does omnivicarious come from?
From omni- + vicarious.
Words that rhyme with omnivicarious
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Questions about saying omnivicarious
How do you pronounce omnivicarious?
Say om-nih-vuh-KER-ee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑmnɪvəˈkɛriəs/. In British English it is /ˌɒmnɪvɪˈkɛəriəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in omnivicarious?
Omnivicarious has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KER). Broken into parts: om · nih · vuh · KER · ee · us.
Is omnivicarious 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 /ˌɒmnɪvɪˈkɛəriəs/ (om-nih-vih-KAIR-ee-us).