How to pronounce onomatopoeic
Say it like on-uh-mat-uh-PEE-ik. Onomatopoeic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (PEE).
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- on
- uh
- mat
- uh
- PEE
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Onomatopoeic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- onGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- matKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of onomatopoeic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: on-uh-mat-uh-PEE-ik.
What does onomatopoeic mean?
- Of or relating to onomatopoeia.
- Having the property of onomatopoeia.
Where does onomatopoeic come from?
From onomatopoeia + -ic.
Words that rhyme with onomatopoeic
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Questions about saying onomatopoeic
How do you pronounce onomatopoeic?
Say on-uh-mat-uh-PEE-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑnəmætəˈpiɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɒnəmætəˈpiːɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in onomatopoeic?
Onomatopoeic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (PEE). Broken into parts: on · uh · mat · uh · PEE · ik.
Is onomatopoeic 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 /ˌɒnəmætəˈpiːɪk/ (on-uh-mat-uh-PEE-ik).