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Greek term or phrase:
The letter O
English translation:
omicron & omega
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John Kinory (X)
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Greek term
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The letter O
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pronounce the letter "o" in the Greek alphabet
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| 5 +2 | omicron & omega |
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| 4 | O - omicron |
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omicron & omega
There are 2 letters 'o':
1. omicron ('small o')
2. omega ('large o', the last letter in the Greek alphabet: hence the phrase "From alpha to omega", i.e. From beginning to end).
Both pronounced like the 'o' in pot.
1. omicron ('small o')
2. omega ('large o', the last letter in the Greek alphabet: hence the phrase "From alpha to omega", i.e. From beginning to end).
Both pronounced like the 'o' in pot.
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O - omicron
It is pronounced short "o" as in "off" or "top"
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Note added at 2002-01-12 15:19:49 (GMT)
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Dipthongs:
\"oi\" - pronounced as in \"oil\"
\"oY\" - as in \"food\"
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Note added at 2002-01-12 15:19:49 (GMT)
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Dipthongs:
\"oi\" - pronounced as in \"oil\"
\"oY\" - as in \"food\"
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