How to pronounce onomasticon
Say it like ah-noh-MAS-tih-kun. Onomasticon has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAS).
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- ah
- noh
- MAS
- tih
- kun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Onomasticon 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of onomasticon
- 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-tih-kun.
What does onomasticon mean?
- A book, list, or vocabulary of names, especially of people.“We looked up the origin of her name in an onomasticon.”
Questions about saying onomasticon
How do you pronounce onomasticon?
Say ah-noh-MAS-tih-kun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑnoʊˈmæstɪkən/. In British English it is /ˌɒnəʊˈmæstɪkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in onomasticon?
Onomasticon has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAS). Broken into parts: ah · noh · MAS · tih · kun.
Is onomasticon 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 /ˌɒnəʊˈmæstɪkən/ (on-oh-MAS-tih-kun).