How to Pronounce Onomatopoesis

To pronounce "onomatopoesis", say ON-om-at-op-oes-is — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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6

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Letters

ON-om-at-op-oes-is

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"onomatopoesis" has 6 syllables: on-om-at-op-oes-is.

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How many syllables are in "onomatopoesis"?

"Onomatopoesis" has 6 syllables: on · om · at · op · oes · is.

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