How to pronounce pomme
Say it like POM. Pomme is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- POM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pomme 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.
American vs British pronunciation of pomme
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POM.
What does pomme mean?
- A roundel vert (green circular spot), resembling or representing an apple.
Where does pomme come from?
Borrowed from French pomme (“apple”), ultimately from Latin poma.
Words that rhyme with pomme
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pomme.
Words that sound like pomme
Questions about saying pomme
How do you pronounce pomme?
Say POM. The American pronunciation is /pɑm/. In British English it is /pɒm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pomme?
Pomme is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: POM.
Is pomme 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 /pɒm/ (POM).
What words sound the same as pomme?
Pomme sounds the same as palm in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.