How to pronounce pomey
Say it like POM-ee. Pomey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POM).
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- POM
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pomey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pomey
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POM-ee.
What does pomey mean?
- Alternative form of pommee.
- Synonym of pomme (“roundel vert”).
Words that rhyme with pomey
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Questions about saying pomey
How do you pronounce pomey?
Say POM-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑmi/. In British English it is /ˈpɒmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pomey?
Pomey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POM). Broken into parts: POM · ee.
Is pomey 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 /ˈpɒmi/ (POM-ee).