How to pronounce pomander
Say it like POH-man-der. Pomander has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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- POH
- man
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pomander 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.
- manKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pomander
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: POM-an-duh.
What does pomander mean?
- A perforated container filled with pot-pourri for placing in a drawer, wardrobe, room, etc., to provide a sweet smell.
- An apple or orange studded with cloves used for the same purpose.
Where does pomander come from?
From Old French pome d'embre (literally “apple of ambergris”), from Medieval Latin pōmum dē ambra: pōmum (“fruit”) (possibly from *po-emo (“picked off”)); ambra (“amber; ambergris”) (probably from ambrosia (“food or unguent of the gods”), f
Questions about saying pomander
How do you pronounce pomander?
Say POH-man-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊmændɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpɒmændə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pomander?
Pomander has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · man · der.
Is pomander pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɒmændə/ (POM-an-duh).