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