How to pronounce coma
Say it like KOH-muh. Coma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coma
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-muh.
What does coma mean?
- a state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness; usually the result of disease or injury
- (botany) a usually terminal tuft of bracts (as in the pineapple) or tuft of hairs (especially on certain seeds)
- (astronomy) the luminous cloud of particles surrounding the frozen nucleus of a comet; forms as the comet approaches the sun and is warmed
Words that rhyme with coma
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coma.
Questions about saying coma
How do you pronounce coma?
Say KOH-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊmə/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coma?
Coma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · muh.
Is coma pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkəʊmə/ (KOH-muh).