How to pronounce pommel
Say it like POM-ul. Pommel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POM).
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- POM
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pommel 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pommel
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POM-ul.
What does pommel mean?
- To pound or beat.
- The upper front brow of a saddle.
- Either of the rounded handles on a pommel horse.
- The knob on the hilt of an edged weapon such as a sword or dagger.
Where does pommel come from?
From Middle English pomel, from Old French pomel and Medieval Latin pomellum, pumellum, presumedly via Vulgar Latin *pomellum (“ball, knob”), the diminutive of Late Latin pōmum (“apple”).
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Questions about saying pommel
How do you pronounce pommel?
Say POM-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑməl/. In British English it is /ˈpɒməl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pommel?
Pommel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POM). Broken into parts: POM · ul.
Is pommel 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 /ˈpɒməl/ (POM-ul).