How to pronounce mathom
Say it like MATH-um. Mathom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MATH).
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- MATH
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mathom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MATHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mathom
American and British speakers say mathom in essentially the same way: /ˈmæðəm/ in the US and /ˈmæðəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: MATH-um.
What does mathom mean?
- A trinket or piece of bric-a-brac; a knick-knack, often used in regifting.
Where does mathom come from?
Learned borrowing from Old English māþum (“treasure, object of value, jewel, ornament, gift”), from Proto-Germanic *maiþmaz (“present, gift”); introduced by J.
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Words that rhyme with mathom
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Questions about saying mathom
How do you pronounce mathom?
Say MATH-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæðəm/. In British English it is /ˈmæðəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mathom?
Mathom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MATH). Broken into parts: MATH · um.
Do Americans and Brits say mathom the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæðəm/ and the British form is /ˈmæðəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.