How to Pronounce Omphalos

To pronounce "omphalos", say OMPH-al-os — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɒmfəlɒs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɒmfəlɒs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “omphalos”

"omphalos" has 3 syllables: omph-al-os.

What does omphalos mean?

noun

  1. An ancient religious stone artifact, or baetylus, used to denote the direction of the "center" of the world.
  2. The theological proposition that the world was created with certain indicia of a history which had not actually occurred (such as the humans who had never been connected to umbilical cords being created with navels).

Related words

omphalusumbilicusbellybuttonnavelbaetylusomenoraclebaetulus

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "omphalos"?▾

"Omphalos" has 3 syllables: omph · al · os.

What is the IPA transcription of "omphalos"?▾

The IPA transcription of "omphalos" is /ˈɒmfəlɒs/.

What does "omphalos" mean?▾

Omphalos: An ancient religious stone artifact, or baetylus, used to denote the direction of the "center" of the world.

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