How to pronounce bombastic
Say it like bom-BAS-tik. Bombastic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAS).
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- bom
- BAS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bombastic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bomKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- BASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bombastic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: bom-BAS-tik.
What does bombastic mean?
- showy in speech and given to using flowery or elaborate terms; grandiloquent; pompous
- High‐sounding but with little meaning.
- Loud, aggressive, highly exaggerated, or explosive in manner or delivery; over‐the‐top.
Where does bombastic come from?
From bombast (“padding, stuffing”) + -ic, 18th century.
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Questions about saying bombastic
How do you pronounce bombastic?
Say bom-BAS-tik. The American pronunciation is /bɑmˈbæstɪk/. In British English it is /bɒmˈbæstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bombastic?
Bombastic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAS). Broken into parts: bom · BAS · tik.
Is bombastic 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 /bɒmˈbæstɪk/ (bom-BAS-tik).