How to Pronounce “Omega”
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- American (US)
- /oʊˈmeɪ.ɡə/
- British (UK)
- /ˈəʊ.mɪ.ɡə/
What “Omega” means
proper noun — A Swiss luxury watchmaker founded in 1848.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “Omega” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /oʊˈmeɪ.ɡə/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /oʊˈmeɪ.ɡə/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Omega" mean?
Omega (proper noun): A Swiss luxury watchmaker founded in 1848.
How do you pronounce "Omega" in American vs British English?
American English: /oʊˈmeɪ.ɡə/. British English: /ˈəʊ.mɪ.ɡə/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.
What is the IPA transcription of "Omega"?
/oʊˈmeɪ.ɡə/ in American English, /ˈəʊ.mɪ.ɡə/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "Omega"?
“Omega” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /oʊˈmeɪ.ɡə/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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