How to pronounce pomfret
Say it like PUHM-frit. Pomfret has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHM).
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- PUHM
- frit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pomfret pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- fritKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pomfret
American and British speakers say pomfret in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌmfrɪt/ in the US and /ˈpɒmfrɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: POM-frit.
What does pomfret mean?
- A fish of family Bramidae, consisting of eight genera and some twenty species.
- Any in the genus Pampus (family Stromateidae) of butterfishes.
- A golden pomfret (Trachinotus blochii, family Carangidae).
Where does pomfret come from?
Perhaps derived from Portuguese pampano, a kind of fish.
Questions about saying pomfret
How do you pronounce pomfret?
Say PUHM-frit. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌmfrɪt/. In British English it is /ˈpɒmfrɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pomfret?
Pomfret has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHM). Broken into parts: PUHM · frit.
Do Americans and Brits say pomfret the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌmfrɪt/ and the British form is /ˈpɒmfrɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.