How to pronounce pomate
Say it like POH-mut. Pomate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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- POH
- mut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pomate 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.
- mutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pomate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-mut.
What does pomate mean?
- Synonym of pomade, a kind of thick waxy hair product used as a styling gel.
Where does pomate come from?
From Medieval Latin pomatum (“cider, ointment”) either directly or via slightly earlier English pomatum, from Latin pōmum (“fruit, apple”) + -ātum (“-ate: forming nouns”).
Questions about saying pomate
How do you pronounce pomate?
Say POH-mut. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊmət/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊmət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pomate?
Pomate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · mut.
Is pomate 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 /ˈpəʊmət/ (POH-mut).