How to pronounce fathoms
Say it like FATH-umz. Fathoms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FATH).
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- FATH
- umz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fathoms pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FATHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- umzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fathoms
American and British speakers say fathoms in essentially the same way: /ˈfæðəmz/ in the US and /ˈfæðəmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FATH-umz.
What does fathoms mean?
- plural of fathom How to pronounce fathom
- third-person singular simple present indicative of fathom How to pronounce fathom
Questions about saying fathoms
How do you pronounce fathoms?
Say FATH-umz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæðəmz/. In British English it is /ˈfæðəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fathoms?
Fathoms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FATH). Broken into parts: FATH · umz.
Do Americans and Brits say fathoms the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfæðəmz/ and the British form is /ˈfæðəmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.