Words that start with the letter O

Words that start with the letter O - English language, analysis

In English, there are 8604 words that start with the letter O

When diving into the world of words that start with the letter 'O', you unlock a treasure trove of interesting and varied vocabulary. The English language boasts numerous words beginning with this often-overlooked letter, each offering unique meanings and histories.

One fascinating example is the word "oxymoron," which intriguingly combines two contradictory terms, like "jumbo shrimp" or "deafening silence." Another commonly used 'O' word is "ostentatious," describing someone or something that is extravagantly showy and designed to attract attention.

Did you know that "onomatopoeia" is a word starting with 'O' that mimics the sound it describes? Words like "buzz," "hiss," and "clang" fall into this category. Also, "obfuscate" is a sophisticated term used to describe the action of making something obscure or unclear, commonly seen in legal and academic writing.

Moreover, "ostentatious" isn't just a mouthful; it's a word rich with descriptive power, vividly painting pictures of grandiose behavior. Similarly, "omniscient," meaning all-knowing, often appears in literary contexts to describe a narrator who knows the thoughts and feelings of every character.

Exploring words that begin with 'O' not only enhances your vocabulary but also broadens your understanding of the nuances and richness of the English language. Start incorporating these 'O' words into your daily conversations and discover the unique charm they bring to your speech!


Words starting with the letter O - occurrence statistics in English

Words starting with the letter O - occurrence

Below we present the statistics of the occurrence of words in the English language starting with the letter O

Words that start with the letter O

Number of letters The number of words [%]
2 16 0,2
3 68 0,8
4 155 1,8
5 257 3,0
6 488 5,7
7 842 9,8
8 1293 15,0
9 1401 16,3
10 1287 15,0
11 1031 12,0
12 722 8,4
13 469 5,5
14 345 4,0
15 230 2,7

Words ending with the letter O - occurrence

Below we present the statistics of the occurrence of words in English ending with the letter O

Words ending with the letter O

Number of letters The number of words [%]
2 17 1,0
3 52 2,9
4 206 11,6
5 365 20,5
6 319 17,9
7 265 14,9
8 257 14,4
9 148 8,3
10 93 5,2
11 35 2,0
12 14 0,8
13 10 0,6
14 2 0,1

Occurrence frequency of the letter O

Frequency statistics, occurrence frequency of the letter O in English words.

Occurrences of the letter O in English words

Number of occurrences of the letter O The number of words [%]
0 143337 53,5
1 92065 34,4
2 27771 10,4
3 4176 1,6
4 393 0,1
5 9 0,0

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