How to pronounce onomastics
Say it like ah-noh-MAS-tiks. Onomastics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAS).
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- ah
- noh
- MAS
- tiks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Onomastics 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.
- tiksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of onomastics
- 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-tiks.
What does onomastics mean?
- The branch of lexicology devoted to the study of names and naming, especially the origins of names.
Words that rhyme with onomastics
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Questions about saying onomastics
How do you pronounce onomastics?
Say ah-noh-MAS-tiks. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑnoʊˈmæstɪks/. In British English it is /ˌɒnəʊˈmæstɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in onomastics?
Onomastics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAS). Broken into parts: ah · noh · MAS · tiks.
Is onomastics 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 /ˌɒnəʊˈmæstɪks/ (on-oh-MAS-tiks).