How to pronounce com
Say it like KOM. Com is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- KOM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Com pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of com
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOM.
What does com mean?
- A player in a video game which is controlled by the computer rather than a human.
Words that rhyme with com
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of com.
Words that sound like com
Questions about saying com
How do you pronounce com?
Say KOM. The American pronunciation is /kɑm/. In British English it is /kɒm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in com?
Com is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOM.
Is com 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 /kɒm/ (KOM).
What words sound the same as com?
Com sounds the same as calm in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.