How to pronounce olm
Say it like OHLM. Olm is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/oʊlm/OHLM
UK British/əʊlm/OHLM
- OHLM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Olm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHLMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of olm
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OHLM.
What does olm mean?
noun
- Proteus anguinus, a cave-dwelling neotenous salamander with external gills, found along the coast from northeastern Italy to Montenegro.
Where does olm come from?
From German Olm, of uncertain origin.
Questions about saying olm
How do you pronounce olm?
Say OHLM. The American pronunciation is /oʊlm/. In British English it is /əʊlm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in olm?
Olm is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: OHLM.
Is olm 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 /əʊlm/ (OHLM).