How to pronounce aroma
Say it like uh-ROH-muh. Aroma has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH).
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- uh
- ROH
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aroma 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.
- ROHSay 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 aroma
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-ROH-muh.
What does aroma mean?
- A smell; especially a pleasant, spicy or fragrant one.“I love the aroma of cinnamon.”
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Words that rhyme with aroma
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Questions about saying aroma
How do you pronounce aroma?
Say uh-ROH-muh. The American pronunciation is /əˈroʊmə/. In British English it is /əˈrəʊmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aroma?
Aroma has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH). Broken into parts: uh · ROH · muh.
Is aroma 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 /əˈrəʊmə/ (uh-ROH-muh).