How to pronounce pom
Say it like PAWM. Pom is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PAWM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAWMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of pom
American and British speakers say pom in essentially the same way: /pɔm/ in the US and /pɒm/ in the UK.
British respelling: POM.
What does pom mean?
- A cocktail containing pomegranate juice and vodka.
Where does pom come from?
A clipping of pomegranate.
Questions about saying pom
How do you pronounce pom?
Say PAWM. The American pronunciation is /pɔm/. In British English it is /pɒm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pom?
Pom is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PAWM.
Do Americans and Brits say pom the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɔm/ and the British form is /pɒm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.