How to pronounce onomastic
Say it like ah-noh-MAS-tik. Onomastic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAS).
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- ah
- noh
- MAS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Onomastic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of onomastic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: on-oh-MAS-tik.
What does onomastic mean?
- Of or relating to a personal or place name.
- Of or relating to onomastics.
Words that rhyme with onomastic
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Questions about saying onomastic
How do you pronounce onomastic?
Say ah-noh-MAS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑnoʊˈmæstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɒnəʊˈmæstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in onomastic?
Onomastic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAS). Broken into parts: ah · noh · MAS · tik.
Is onomastic 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 /ˌɒnəʊˈmæstɪk/ (on-oh-MAS-tik).