How to pronounce prom
Say it like PROM. Prom is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PROM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of prom
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROM.
What does prom mean?
- a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
Where does prom come from?
Clipping of promenade.
Words that rhyme with prom
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prom.
Questions about saying prom
How do you pronounce prom?
Say PROM. The American pronunciation is /prɑm/. In British English it is /prɒm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prom?
Prom is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PROM.
Is prom 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 /prɒm/ (PROM).