How to Pronounce onomatopoeia
Language: English (from Greek) IPA: /ˌɒnəˌmætəˈpiːə/
Pronunciation explanation
on-uh-mat-uh-PEE-uh. Six syllables. The stress is on the fifth syllable "pee". This word, meaning "words that imitate sounds", is itself notoriously difficult to pronounce.
Practice tip
on-uh-MAT-uh-PEE-uh. Say it slowly: ON + uh + MAT + uh + PEE + uh.
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