How to pronounce pompous
Say it like POM-pus. Pompous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POM).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpɑmpəs/POM-pus
UK British/ˈpɒmpəs/POM-pus
- POM
- pus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pompous 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.
- pusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pompous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POM-pus.
What does pompous mean?
adjective
- Affectedly grand, solemn or self-important.
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Questions about saying pompous
How do you pronounce pompous?
Say POM-pus. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑmpəs/. In British English it is /ˈpɒmpəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pompous?
Pompous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POM). Broken into parts: POM · pus.
Is pompous 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 /ˈpɒmpəs/ (POM-pus).