How to pronounce ombud
Say it like OM-bud. Ombud has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OM).
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US American/ˈɑmbəd/OM-bud
UK British/ˈɒmbəd/OM-bud
- OM
- bud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ombud 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.
- budKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ombud
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OM-bud.
What does ombud mean?
noun
- ombudsman
Where does ombud come from?
Clipping of ombudsman.
Questions about saying ombud
How do you pronounce ombud?
Say OM-bud. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑmbəd/. In British English it is /ˈɒmbəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ombud?
Ombud has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OM). Broken into parts: OM · bud.
Is ombud 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 /ˈɒmbəd/ (OM-bud).