How to pronounce ohms
Say it like OHMZ. Ohms is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/oʊmz/OHMZ
UK British/əʊmz/OHMZ
- OHMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ohms pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ohms
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OHMZ.
What does ohms mean?
noun
- plural of ohm How to pronounce ohm
Questions about saying ohms
How do you pronounce ohms?
Say OHMZ. The American pronunciation is /oʊmz/. In British English it is /əʊmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ohms?
Ohms is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: OHMZ.
Is ohms 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 /əʊmz/ (OHMZ).