How to Pronounce Onomatopoetic

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

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6

Syllables

13

Letters

ON-om-at-op-oet-ic

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💡 Tip for remembering “onomatopoetic

"onomatopoetic" has 6 syllables: on-om-at-op-oet-ic.

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How many syllables are in "onomatopoetic"?

"Onomatopoetic" has 6 syllables: on · om · at · op · oet · ic.

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