How to pronounce omphaloscopy
Say it like ahm-fuh-LAH-skuh-pee. Omphaloscopy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH).
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- ahm
- fuh
- LAH
- skuh
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Omphaloscopy 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.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- skuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of omphaloscopy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: om-fuh-LOS-kuh-pee.
What does omphaloscopy mean?
- Navel-gazing; introversion.
Where does omphaloscopy come from?
From omphalo- + -scopy, literally "the contemplation of one's navel".
Words that rhyme with omphaloscopy
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Questions about saying omphaloscopy
How do you pronounce omphaloscopy?
Say ahm-fuh-LAH-skuh-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑmfəˈlɑskəpi/. In British English it is /ˌɒmfəˈlɒskəpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in omphaloscopy?
Omphaloscopy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH). Broken into parts: ahm · fuh · LAH · skuh · pee.
Is omphaloscopy 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 /ˌɒmfəˈlɒskəpi/ (om-fuh-LOS-kuh-pee).