How to pronounce comets
Say it like KOM-uts. Comets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkɑməts/KOM-uts
UK British/ˈkɒməts/KOM-uts
- KOM
- uts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comets 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.
- utsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of comets
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOM-uts.
What does comets mean?
noun
- plural of comet How to pronounce comet
Questions about saying comets
How do you pronounce comets?
Say KOM-uts. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑməts/. In British English it is /ˈkɒməts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comets?
Comets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM). Broken into parts: KOM · uts.
Is comets 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 /ˈkɒməts/ (KOM-uts).