How to pronounce omnivorous
Say it like om-NIV-uh-rus. Omnivorous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIV).
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- om
- NIV
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Omnivorous 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.
- NIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of omnivorous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: om-NIV-uh-rus.
What does omnivorous mean?
- Having a diet which is neither exclusively carnivorous nor exclusively herbivorous.
- Having an interest in a variety of subjects.
- All-consuming.
Where does omnivorous come from?
From omni- + -vorous.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with omnivorous
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Questions about saying omnivorous
How do you pronounce omnivorous?
Say om-NIV-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ɑmˈnɪvərəs/. In British English it is /ɒmˈnɪvərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in omnivorous?
Omnivorous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIV). Broken into parts: om · NIV · uh · rus.
Is omnivorous 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 /ɒmˈnɪvərəs/ (om-NIV-uh-rus).