How to pronounce oneg
Say it like OH-neg. Oneg has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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US American/ˈoʊnɛɡ/OH-neg
UK British/ˈəʊnɛɡ/OH-neg
- OH
- neg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oneg pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- negKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of oneg
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-neg.
What does oneg mean?
noun
- A casual festive gathering on Friday night after the first Shabbat meal, usually involving food, singing, dancing, and casual Torah study, fulfilling the mitzvah of enjoying Shabbat.
Questions about saying oneg
How do you pronounce oneg?
Say OH-neg. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊnɛɡ/. In British English it is /ˈəʊnɛɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oneg?
Oneg has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · neg.
Is oneg pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈəʊnɛɡ/ (OH-neg).