How to pronounce omphaloskepsis
Say it like ahm-fuh-luh-SKEP-sis. Omphaloskepsis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SKEP).
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- ahm
- fuh
- luh
- SKEP
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Omphaloskepsis 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SKEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of omphaloskepsis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: om-fuh-luh-SKEP-sis.
What does omphaloskepsis mean?
- The contemplation of or meditation upon one's navel; navel-gazing.
- Ratiocination to the point of self-absorption.
Words that rhyme with omphaloskepsis
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Questions about saying omphaloskepsis
How do you pronounce omphaloskepsis?
Say ahm-fuh-luh-SKEP-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑmfələˈskɛpsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌɒmfələˈskɛpsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in omphaloskepsis?
Omphaloskepsis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SKEP). Broken into parts: ahm · fuh · luh · SKEP · sis.
Is omphaloskepsis 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 /ˌɒmfələˈskɛpsɪs/ (om-fuh-luh-SKEP-sis).