How to Pronounce Onus

To pronounce "onus", say ON-us — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈəʊnəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/ˈəʊnəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “onus”

"onus" has 2 syllables: on-us. It rhymes with tonus and clonus, if that helps it stick.

What does onus mean?

noun

  1. A legal obligation.

    “The onus is on the landlord to make sure the walls are protected from mildew.”

  2. Burden of proof, onus probandi

    “The onus is on those who disagree with my proposal to explain why.”

Words that rhyme with onus

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tonusclonusslownesspronenessbonustonouslownessnownesscolonuskeratoconuslonenesschronis

Related words

encumbranceincumbranceloadburdenblamebruntaccountabilitytravail

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "onus"?▾

"Onus" has 2 syllables: on · us.

What is the IPA transcription of "onus"?▾

The IPA transcription of "onus" is /ˈəʊnəs/.

What does "onus" mean?▾

Onus: A legal obligation.

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