How to pronounce loma
Say it like LOH-muh. Loma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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- LOH
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loma 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of loma
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOH-muh.
What does loma mean?
Words that rhyme with loma
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Questions about saying loma
How do you pronounce loma?
Say LOH-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊmə/. In British English it is /ˈləʊmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loma?
Loma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · muh.
Is loma 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 /ˈləʊmə/ (LOH-muh).