How to pronounce "omen"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "omen"

Learn how to break down "omen" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ˈəʊmən/
/ˈoʊmən/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

OW1 M AH0 N
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Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "omen"

Pronunciation: /ˈəʊmən/

Noun

  • Something which portends or is perceived to portend either a good or evil event or circumstance in the future, or which causes a foreboding; a portent or augury.
    Example: "a rise in imports might be an omen of economic recovery"
  • A thing of prophetic significance.
    Example: "a sign of ill omen"

Verb

  • To be an omen of.
  • To divine or predict from omens.

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