To pronounce "onomatopeia", say ON-om-at-op-eia — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
onomatopeia
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ON-om-at-op-eia
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"onomatopeia" has 5 syllables: on-om-at-op-eia. It rhymes with idea and stria, if that helps it stick.
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"Onomatopeia" has 5 syllables: on · om · at · op · eia.
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