How to pronounce oniochalasia
Say it like oh-nee-oh-kuh-LAY-zhuh. Oniochalasia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LAY).
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- oh
- nee
- oh
- kuh
- LAY
- zhuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oniochalasia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zhuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oniochalasia
- American English uses 6 syllables and British English 7.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-nih-oh-kuh-LAY-zih-uh.
What does oniochalasia mean?
- The act of purchasing objects as a form of mental relaxation.
Words that rhyme with oniochalasia
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Questions about saying oniochalasia
How do you pronounce oniochalasia?
Say oh-nee-oh-kuh-LAY-zhuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊnioʊkəˈleɪʒə/. In British English it is /ˌəʊnɪəʊkəˈleɪzɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oniochalasia?
Oniochalasia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LAY). Broken into parts: oh · nee · oh · kuh · LAY · zhuh.
Is oniochalasia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 6 syllables and British English 7. The British form is /ˌəʊnɪəʊkəˈleɪzɪə/ (oh-nih-oh-kuh-LAY-zih-uh).