How to pronounce proms
Say it like PROMZ. Proms is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/prɑmz/PROMZ
UK British/prɒmz/PROMZ
- PROMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proms pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of proms
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROMZ.
What does proms mean?
noun
- plural of prom How to pronounce prom
- third-person singular simple present indicative of prom How to pronounce prom
Words that rhyme with proms
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Questions about saying proms
How do you pronounce proms?
Say PROMZ. The American pronunciation is /prɑmz/. In British English it is /prɒmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proms?
Proms is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PROMZ.
Is proms 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 /prɒmz/ (PROMZ).