How to pronounce pommy
Say it like POM-ee. Pommy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POM).
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- POM
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pommy 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 pommy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POM-ee.
What does pommy mean?
- Alternative form of pommee (“having round shapes on the extremities”).
- Semé of (strewn with) pommes (roundels vert).
Words that rhyme with pommy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pommy.
Questions about saying pommy
How do you pronounce pommy?
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 pommy?
Pommy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POM). Broken into parts: POM · ee.
Is pommy 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).