How to pronounce onychophagy
Say it like oh-nih-KOF-uh-jee. Onychophagy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOF).
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- oh
- nih
- KOF
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Onychophagy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KOFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of onychophagy
- 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: oh-nih-KOF-uh-jee.
What does onychophagy mean?
- Nail biting.
Where does onychophagy come from?
From onycho- + -phagy.
Questions about saying onychophagy
How do you pronounce onychophagy?
Say oh-nih-KOF-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /oʊnɪˈkɑfədʒi/. In British English it is /əʊnɪˈkɒfədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in onychophagy?
Onychophagy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOF). Broken into parts: oh · nih · KOF · uh · jee.
Is onychophagy 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 /əʊnɪˈkɒfədʒi/ (oh-nih-KOF-uh-jee).