How to Pronounce "omicron"
word
ˈoʊ.mɪ.kɹən
OH-mi-kruhn
əʊmˈɪkɹɒn
oh-MIK-ron
Definition
'Omicron' is the fifteenth letter of the Greek alphabet. It is also used to name a specific variant of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊ.mɪ.kɹən
British English
əʊmˈɪkɹɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-mi-kruhn
UK
oh-MIK-ron
Listen in Context
The omicron variant spread quickly in many countries.
Scientists studied the omicron strain to learn more about it.
Omicron comes after 'nu' in the Greek alphabet.
Have you heard about the new omicron sub-variants?