How to pronounce pomatum
Say it like puh-MAH-dum. Pomatum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAH).
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- puh
- MAH
- dum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pomatum 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.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pomatum
American and British speakers say pomatum in essentially the same way: /pəˈmɑdəm/ in the US and /pəʊˈmeɪtəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: poh-MAY-tum.
What does pomatum mean?
- Synonym of pomade, a kind of thick waxy hair product used as a styling gel.
- Synonym of pomade: to apply pomade.
Where does pomatum come from?
From Medieval Latin pomatum (“cider, ointment”), from Latin pōmum (“fruit, apple”) + -ātum (“-ate: forming nouns”).
Questions about saying pomatum
How do you pronounce pomatum?
Say puh-MAH-dum. The American pronunciation is /pəˈmɑdəm/. In British English it is /pəʊˈmeɪtəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pomatum?
Pomatum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAH). Broken into parts: puh · MAH · dum.
Do Americans and Brits say pomatum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈmɑdəm/ and the British form is /pəʊˈmeɪtəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.