How to pronounce pogrom
Say it like puh-GROHM. Pogrom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GROHM).
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- puh
- GROHM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pogrom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GROHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pogrom
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: POG-rum.
What does pogrom mean?
- A riot aimed at persecution or massacre of a particular ethnic or religious group (usually Jews).
- An antisemitic hate crime with a large death toll, irrespective of the number of perpetrators.
- To persecute or massacre a particular group of people.
Words that rhyme with pogrom
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Questions about saying pogrom
How do you pronounce pogrom?
Say puh-GROHM. The American pronunciation is /pəˈɡroʊm/. In British English it is /ˈpɒɡrəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pogrom?
Pogrom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GROHM). Broken into parts: puh · GROHM.
Is pogrom pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈpɒɡrəm/ (POG-rum).