How to pronounce ombre
Say it like OM-buh. Ombre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OM).
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- OM
- buh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ombre pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ombre
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OM-buh.
What does ombre mean?
- A Spanish card game, usually played by three people. It involves forty cards, omitting the ranks of 8, 9 and 10.
- Alternative spelling of ombré (“a gradual blending of one color hue to another”).
Where does ombre come from?
Borrowed from French hombre, from Spanish hombre, literally, a man, from Latin homō.
Words that rhyme with ombre
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ombre.
Questions about saying ombre
How do you pronounce ombre?
Say OM-buh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑmbə/. In British English it is /ˈɒmbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ombre?
Ombre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OM). Broken into parts: OM · buh.
Is ombre 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 /ˈɒmbə/ (OM-buh).