How to pronounce pompon
Say it like POM-pon. Pompon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POM).
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- POM
- pon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pompon 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.
- ponGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of pompon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POM-pon.
What does pompon mean?
- Alternative form of pompom (“decorative ball”).
- A hardy garden chrysanthemum with button-like flower heads.
- Any of several dwarf varieties of the Provence rose.
Where does pompon come from?
From French pompon (“ornamental tuft”).
Questions about saying pompon
How do you pronounce pompon?
Say POM-pon. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑmˌpɑn/. In British English it is /ˈpɒmˌpɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pompon?
Pompon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POM). Broken into parts: POM · pon.
Is pompon 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 /ˈpɒmˌpɒn/ (POM-pon).