How to pronounce gqom
Say it like GOHM. Gqom is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GOHM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gqom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of gqom
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOHM.
What does gqom mean?
- A minimalistic style of house music from South Africa.
Where does gqom come from?
Derived from an onomatopoeic combination of click consonants from the Zulu language, representing the sound of a drum.
Words that rhyme with gqom
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gqom.
Questions about saying gqom
How do you pronounce gqom?
Say GOHM. The American pronunciation is /ɡoʊm/. In British English it is /ɡəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gqom?
Gqom is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GOHM.
Is gqom 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 /ɡəʊm/ (GOHM).