How to pronounce oncilla
Say it like ahn-SEE-uh. Oncilla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- ahn
- SEE
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oncilla pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oncilla
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: on-SEE-uh.
What does oncilla mean?
- A small spotted felid, of species Leopardus tigrinus, found in the tropical rainforests of Central America and South America.
Where does oncilla come from?
Borrowed from Spanish oncilla, diminutive of onza (“snow leopard”).
Words that rhyme with oncilla
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Questions about saying oncilla
How do you pronounce oncilla?
Say ahn-SEE-uh. The American pronunciation is /ɑnˈsiə/. In British English it is /ɒnˈsiːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oncilla?
Oncilla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: ahn · SEE · uh.
Is oncilla 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 /ɒnˈsiːə/ (on-SEE-uh).