How to pronounce Goma
Say it like GOH-muh. Goma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH).
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- GOH
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOHSay 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 Goma
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOH-muh.
What does Goma mean?
- The capital city of the North Kivu province in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Words that rhyme with Goma
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Goma.
Questions about saying Goma
How do you pronounce Goma?
Say GOH-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊmə/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Goma?
Goma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH). Broken into parts: GOH · muh.
Is Goma 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 /ˈɡəʊmə/ (GOH-muh).