How to pronounce bombard
Say it like BAHM-bard. Bombard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAHM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce bombard. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BAHM
- bard
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bombard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bardGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of bombard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOM-bahd.
What does bombard mean?
- A medieval primitive cannon, used chiefly in sieges for throwing heavy stone balls.
- A bombardment.
- A bombardon.
- To continuously attack something with bombs, artillery shells or other missiles or projectiles.“The enemy's stronghold was bombarded for 3 hours straight.”
- To attack something or someone by directing objects at them.
- To continuously send or direct (at someone)“I was bombarded with WhatsApp messages after appearing on the news.”
Where does bombard come from?
The modern pronunciation is from modern French bombarde.
Questions about saying bombard
How do you pronounce bombard?
Say BAHM-bard. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑmˌbɑrd/. In British English it is /ˈbɒmˌbɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bombard?
Bombard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAHM). Broken into parts: BAHM · bard.
Is bombard pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɒmˌbɑːd/ (BOM-bahd).