How to pronounce Bombay
Say it like bom-BAY. Bombay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY).
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- bom
- BAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bombay 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.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of Bombay
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: bom-BAY.
What does Bombay mean?
- The former name of Mumbai, the state capital of Maharashtra, India.
Words that rhyme with Bombay
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Bombay.
Questions about saying Bombay
How do you pronounce Bombay?
Say bom-BAY. The American pronunciation is /bɑmˈbeɪ/. In British English it is /bɒmˈbeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Bombay?
Bombay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY). Broken into parts: bom · BAY.
Is Bombay 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 /bɒmˈbeɪ/ (bom-BAY).