How to pronounce omphaloskeptic
Say it like ahm-fuh-luh-SKEP-tik. Omphaloskeptic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SKEP).
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- ahm
- fuh
- luh
- SKEP
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Omphaloskeptic 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.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of omphaloskeptic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: om-fuh-luh-SKEP-tik.
What does omphaloskeptic mean?
- One who contemplates or meditates upon one's navel; one who engages in omphaloscopy.
- Likely to, prone to, or engaged in contemplating or meditating upon one's navel.
Words that rhyme with omphaloskeptic
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Questions about saying omphaloskeptic
How do you pronounce omphaloskeptic?
Say ahm-fuh-luh-SKEP-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑmfələˈskɛptɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɒmfələˈskɛptɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in omphaloskeptic?
Omphaloskeptic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SKEP). Broken into parts: ahm · fuh · luh · SKEP · tik.
Is omphaloskeptic 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 /ˌɒmfələˈskɛptɪk/ (om-fuh-luh-SKEP-tik).