How to pronounce oncom
Say it like on-CHOM. Oncom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHOM).
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- on
- CHOM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oncom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- onKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- CHOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of oncom
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: on-CHOM.
What does oncom mean?
- A traditional staple food of West Javan (Sundanese) cuisine in Indonesia, similar to tempeh, and usually made from the by-products from the production of other foods.
Words that rhyme with oncom
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oncom.
Questions about saying oncom
How do you pronounce oncom?
Say on-CHOM. The American pronunciation is /ɑnˈtʃɑm/. In British English it is /ɒnˈtʃɒm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oncom?
Oncom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHOM). Broken into parts: on · CHOM.
Is oncom 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 /ɒnˈtʃɒm/ (on-CHOM).