How to pronounce pompousness
Say it like POM-puh-snus. Pompousness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POM).
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- POM
- puh
- snus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pompousness 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- snusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pompousness
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POM-puh-snus.
What does pompousness mean?
- The quality of being pompous.
Where does pompousness come from?
From pompous + -ness.
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Questions about saying pompousness
How do you pronounce pompousness?
Say POM-puh-snus. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑmpəsnəs/. In British English it is /ˈpɒmpəsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pompousness?
Pompousness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POM). Broken into parts: POM · puh · snus.
Is pompousness 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 /ˈpɒmpəsnəs/ (POM-puh-snus).