How to pronounce bomb
Say it like BOM. Bomb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BOM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bomb pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of bomb
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOM.
Other ways to say bomb
Bomb also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- BAWM /bɔm/
What does bomb mean?
- an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
- strong sealed vessel for measuring heat of combustion
- an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual“the first experiment was a real turkey”“the meeting was a dud as far as new business was concerned”
- throw bombs at or attack with bombs“The Americans bombed Dresden”
- fail to get a passing grade“She studied hard but failed nevertheless”“Did I fail the test?”
Words that rhyme with bomb
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bomb.
Words that sound like bomb
Questions about saying bomb
How do you pronounce bomb?
Say BOM. The American pronunciation is /bɑm/. In British English it is /bɒm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bomb?
Bomb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BOM.
Is bomb pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /bɒm/ (BOM).
What words sound the same as bomb?
Bomb sounds the same as balm in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.