How to pronounce omnivore
Say it like OM-nih-vor. Omnivore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OM).
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- OM
- nih
- vor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Omnivore 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.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of omnivore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OM-nih-vaw.
What does omnivore mean?
- An animal which is able to consume both plants (like a herbivore) and meat (like a carnivore).“Bears are omnivores: they can eat plants, but they also eat fish.”
Where does omnivore come from?
From the Latin omnivorus.
Questions about saying omnivore
How do you pronounce omnivore?
Say OM-nih-vor. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑmnɪvɔr/. In British English it is /ˈɒmnɪvɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in omnivore?
Omnivore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OM). Broken into parts: OM · nih · vor.
Is omnivore pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɒmnɪvɔː/ (OM-nih-vaw).