How to pronounce loamy
Say it like LOH-mee. Loamy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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- LOH
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loamy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of loamy
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOH-mee.
What does loamy mean?
- Consisting of loam; partaking of the nature of loam; resembling loam.
Where does loamy come from?
From loam + -y.
Words that rhyme with loamy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of loamy.
Questions about saying loamy
How do you pronounce loamy?
Say LOH-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊmi/. In British English it is /ˈləʊmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loamy?
Loamy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · mee.
Is loamy 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 /ˈləʊmi/ (LOH-mee).