How to pronounce lomas
Say it like LOH-muz. Lomas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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US American/ˈloʊməz/LOH-muz
UK British/ˈləʊməz/LOH-muz
- LOH
- muz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lomas 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.
- muzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lomas
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOH-muz.
What does lomas mean?
noun
- Fog oases, areas of fog-watered vegetation in the coastal desert of Peru and northern Chile
Where does lomas come from?
From Spanish lomas (“hills”).
Questions about saying lomas
How do you pronounce lomas?
Say LOH-muz. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊməz/. In British English it is /ˈləʊməz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lomas?
Lomas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · muz.
Is lomas 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 /ˈləʊməz/ (LOH-muz).