How to pronounce aboma
Say it like uh-BOH-muh. Aboma has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH).
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- uh
- BOH
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aboma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aboma
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-BOH-muh.
What does aboma mean?
- Any of the large South American serpents from the genus Boa or related genera.
Where does aboma come from?
From Sranan Tongo aboma, from Fanti Akan aboma (“large constricting snake”), perhaps via French aboma.
Words that rhyme with aboma
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Questions about saying aboma
How do you pronounce aboma?
Say uh-BOH-muh. The American pronunciation is /əˈboʊmə/. In British English it is /əˈbəʊmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aboma?
Aboma has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH). Broken into parts: uh · BOH · muh.
Is aboma pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əˈbəʊmə/ (uh-BOH-muh).