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Naomi Pronunciation
Naomi is pronounced nay-OH-mee, IPA /neɪˈoʊmi/.
nay-OH-mee
US /neɪˈoʊmi/
Syllables: nay · OH · mee (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun (proper): A female first name, borne by the mother-in-law of Ruth in the Hebrew Bible.
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Naomi in a Sentence
- Naomi took the later train.
- Naomi Mitchison was still publishing at ninety.
- In the story Naomi returns to Bethlehem with Ruth.
Common Mispronunciations of Naomi
Not NY-oh-mee
The opening is the ay of day, so the name begins like the word nay.
Not NAY-oh-mee
OH in the middle is the loud beat, and the ay in front of it goes by quickly.
Tip: British speakers often front the stress to NAY-uh-mee, and both readings are standard.
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