How to pronounce poem
Say it like POH-um. Poem has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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- POH
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poem pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of poem
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-im.
What does poem mean?
- a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
Words that rhyme with poem
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of poem.
Questions about saying poem
How do you pronounce poem?
Say POH-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊəm/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poem?
Poem has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · um.
Is poem 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 /ˈpəʊɪm/ (POH-im).