How to pronounce Khartoum
Say it like kar-TOOM. Khartoum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOOM).
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- kar
- TOOM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Khartoum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- karGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TOOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of Khartoum
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kah-TOOM.
What does Khartoum mean?
- The capital city of Sudan.
Words that rhyme with Khartoum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Khartoum.
Questions about saying Khartoum
How do you pronounce Khartoum?
Say kar-TOOM. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑrˈtum/. In British English it is /ˌkɑːˈtuːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Khartoum?
Khartoum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOOM). Broken into parts: kar · TOOM.
Is Khartoum pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌkɑːˈtuːm/ (kah-TOOM).