How to pronounce ohm
Say it like OHM. Ohm is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- OHM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ohm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ohm
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OHM.
What does ohm mean?
- In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical resistance; the electrical resistance of a device across which a potential difference of one volt causes a current of one ampere.
Where does ohm come from?
Named after Bavarian physicist Georg Ohm.
Words that rhyme with ohm
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Questions about saying ohm
How do you pronounce ohm?
Say OHM. The American pronunciation is /oʊm/. In British English it is /əʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ohm?
Ohm is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: OHM.
Is ohm 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 /əʊm/ (OHM).