How to pronounce onymous
Say it like ON-ih-mus. Onymous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ON).
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- ON
- ih
- mus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Onymous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- musKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of onymous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ON-ih-mus.
What does onymous mean?
- Having a name.
Where does onymous come from?
Back-formation from anonymous.
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Questions about saying onymous
How do you pronounce onymous?
Say ON-ih-mus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑnɪməs/. In British English it is /ˈɒnɪməs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in onymous?
Onymous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ON). Broken into parts: ON · ih · mus.
Is onymous 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 /ˈɒnɪməs/ (ON-ih-mus).