The word "onians" is not a commonly used term, but it is typically pronounced as /oʊniənz/. In terms of its spelling, the "o" represents the short "o" sound, the "n" makes the "n" sound, the second "i" is pronounced as the long "e" sound, the "a" is silent, and the "s" is pronounced as the "z" sound. The use of IPA phonetic transcription can help clarify the pronunciation and spelling of less familiar words such as "onians."