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How do you say ‘Omicron’?

November 30, 2021December 1, 2021CHRISTINE HAUSERComments Off on How do you say ‘Omicron’?
Unlike Alpha, Beta and Delta, the name of the latest known variant is not as straightforward, with some English speakers offering up diverse pronunciations.
Tagged Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Dictionaries, English Language, Merriam-Webster Inc
CHRISTINE HAUSER
https://www.nytimes.com/pages/world/index.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

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