How to pronounce Pomeranian
Say it like pom-uh-RAY-nee-un. Pomeranian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- pom
- uh
- RAY
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pomeranian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pomGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Pomeranian
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pom-uh-RAY-nee-un.
What does Pomeranian mean?
- Of, from or relating to Pomerania, a historic region split between the German states of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Brandenburg and the Pomeranian Voivodeship, West Pomeranian Voivodeship and Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship of Poland.
- Of or relating to Pomerania.
- A native or inhabitant of Pomerania.
- A breed of small, fluffy, energetic toy dogs in the canine family of spitzes.
Words that rhyme with Pomeranian
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Questions about saying Pomeranian
How do you pronounce Pomeranian?
Say pom-uh-RAY-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑməˈreɪniən/. In British English it is /ˌpɒməˈreɪniən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Pomeranian?
Pomeranian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: pom · uh · RAY · nee · un.
Is Pomeranian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌpɒməˈreɪniən/ (pom-uh-RAY-nee-un).