How to pronounce Pompey
Say it like POM-pee. Pompey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POM).
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- POM
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pompey 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Pompey
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POM-pee.
What does Pompey mean?
- Roman general and statesman who quarrelled with Caesar and fled to Egypt where he was murdered (106-48 BC)
- a port city in southern England on the English Channel; Britain's major naval base
Words that rhyme with Pompey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Pompey.
Questions about saying Pompey
How do you pronounce Pompey?
Say POM-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑmpi/. In British English it is /ˈpɒmpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Pompey?
Pompey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POM). Broken into parts: POM · pee.
Is Pompey 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 /ˈpɒmpi/ (POM-pee).