How to pronounce bombmaking
Say it like BAHM-may-king. Bombmaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAHM).
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- BAHM
- may
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bombmaking 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.
- mayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bombmaking
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOM-may-king.
What does bombmaking mean?
- The manufacture of bombs.
Where does bombmaking come from?
From bomb + making.
Questions about saying bombmaking
How do you pronounce bombmaking?
Say BAHM-may-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑmmeɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɒmmeɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bombmaking?
Bombmaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAHM). Broken into parts: BAHM · may · king.
Is bombmaking 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 /ˈbɒmmeɪkɪŋ/ (BOM-may-king).