How to pronounce aplomb
Say it like uh-PLAHM. Aplomb has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAHM).
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- uh
- PLAHM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aplomb 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.
- PLAHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of aplomb
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1.
British respelling: A.
What does aplomb mean?
- Self-confidence; poise; composure.“His nonchalance and aplomb during hard times have always been his best character trait.”
- The apparent elegance and precision exhibited by a confident, accomplished dancer.
- The perpendicular; perpendicularity.
Where does aplomb come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French aplomb (“plumb line”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with aplomb
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aplomb.
Questions about saying aplomb
How do you pronounce aplomb?
Say uh-PLAHM. The American pronunciation is /əˈplɑm/. In British English it is /æ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aplomb?
Aplomb has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAHM). Broken into parts: uh · PLAHM.
Is aplomb pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1. The British form is /æ/ (A).