How to pronounce nom
Say it like NOM. Nom is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NOM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of nom
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NOM.
What does nom mean?
- Used to denote eating, or enjoyment of eating.“[to a baby] You are so cute, I could just eat you right up! Nom nom nom.”
- To eat with noisy enjoyment.
Where does nom come from?
Onomatopoeic, variant of num, num-num.
Words that rhyme with nom
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nom.
Questions about saying nom
How do you pronounce nom?
Say NOM. The American pronunciation is /nɑm/. In British English it is /nɒm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nom?
Nom is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NOM.
Is nom pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /nɒm/ (NOM).