How do you pronounce "omaha"?

In American English: /ˈoʊməˌhɑː/ (OHM-uh-hah). In British English: /ˈəʊməhˌɑː/ (OHM-uhh-ah). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊməˌhɑː/ (OHM-uh-hah). In Australian English: /ˈəʊmɐhˌɑː/ (OHM-ɐh).

Is "omaha" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊməˌhɑː/ (OHM-uh-hah), while in British English it's /ˈəʊməhˌɑː/ (OHM-uhh-ah).

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omaha

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/ˈoʊməˌhɑː/

OHM-uh-hah

Syllable Breakdown

oʊmom·əa·hɑːha

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