How to Pronounce Onscreen

To pronounce "onscreen", say ONSCR-een — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

onscreen

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

ONSCR-een

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💡 Tip for remembering “onscreen”

"onscreen" has 2 syllables: onscr-een. It rhymes with keen and obscene, if that helps it stick.

What does onscreen mean?

adjective

  1. As seen on a screen (as of television, film, or computer) rather than in real life.

    “The two actors had a very realistic on-screen romance, but in reality they couldn't stand each other.”

adverb

  1. Inside the frame of the cinema, television or computer screen.

Antonyms

offscreen

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Words that rhyme with onscreen

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

keenobscenemeanbyzantinelibertinecareenleandemeanpreengleancontraveneteen

Related words

on-lineguidisplayonlineon-screenviewerscreenscreenbound

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "onscreen"?▾

"Onscreen" has 2 syllables: onscr · een.

What does "onscreen" mean?▾

Onscreen: As seen on a screen (as of television, film, or computer) rather than in real life.

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