How to pronounce pompom
Say it like POM-pom. Pompom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POM).
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- POM
- pom
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pompom 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.
- pomKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of pompom
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POM-pom.
What does pompom mean?
- A ball made of pieces of soft fabric, tinsel, plastic, or paper streamers, tied together in the middle and left loose at the ends, used as decoration or as a showy prop for cheerleading.
Where does pompom come from?
Alteration of pompon, from French pompon (“ornamental tuft”); of unknown origin, perhaps related to Old French pomp.
Questions about saying pompom
How do you pronounce pompom?
Say POM-pom. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑmpɑm/. In British English it is /ˈpɒmpɒm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pompom?
Pompom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POM). Broken into parts: POM · pom.
Is pompom 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 /ˈpɒmpɒm/ (POM-pom).