How to pronounce proem
Say it like PROH-um. Proem has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proem pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of proem
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PROH-um.
What does proem mean?
- An introduction, preface or preamble.
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Words that rhyme with proem
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Questions about saying proem
How do you pronounce proem?
Say PROH-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊəm/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proem?
Proem has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · um.
Is proem pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈprəʊəm/ (PROH-um).