How to pronounce pomp
Say it like POMP. Pomp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- POMP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pomp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of pomp
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POMP.
What does pomp mean?
- Show of magnificence; parade; display; power.
- A procession distinguished by ostentation and splendor; a pageant.
Where does pomp come from?
The verb is derived from Middle English pompen, from pomp, pompe (see above).
Words that rhyme with pomp
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pomp.
Questions about saying pomp
How do you pronounce pomp?
Say POMP. The American pronunciation is /pɑmp/. In British English it is /pɒmp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pomp?
Pomp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: POMP.
Is pomp 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 /pɒmp/ (POMP).