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