How to pronounce pomade
Say it like puh-MAYD. Pomade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAYD).
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- puh
- MAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pomade 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.
- MAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of pomade
American and British speakers say pomade in essentially the same way: /pəˈmeɪd/ in the US and /pəˈmɑːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-MAHD.
What does pomade mean?
- A greasy or waxy substance that is used to style hair, making it look slick and shiny.
- To apply pomade to style hair.“He pomaded his hair until it looked like a piece of shiny plastic.”
Where does pomade come from?
From French pommade, from Italian pomata (“ointment, pomade”), from pomo (“apple”) + -ata (“-ade, -ate: forming nouns”), from Latin pōmum (“fruit, apple”).
Words that rhyme with pomade
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pomade.
Questions about saying pomade
How do you pronounce pomade?
Say puh-MAYD. The American pronunciation is /pəˈmeɪd/. In British English it is /pəˈmɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pomade?
Pomade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAYD). Broken into parts: puh · MAYD.
Do Americans and Brits say pomade the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈmeɪd/ and the British form is /pəˈmɑːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.