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How do you pronounce omicron?

Dec 01, 2021, 3:40amUpdated on Dec 03, 2021
By: News 12 Staff
Is it ohh-mi-cron or ahh-mi-cron?
Depending on which dictionaries you consult, the correct answer is both.
Take the necessary precautions to avoid this variant so it'll make pronouncing it less important.
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