How to pronounce rhombus
Say it like ROM-bus. Rhombus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce rhombus. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ROM
- bus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhombus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- busKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rhombus
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROM-bus.
What does rhombus mean?
- A parallelogram having all sides of equal length.
- The rhombus diamond, as one of the suits seen in a deck of playing cards ( or ).
- In early Greek religion, an instrument whirled on the end of a string similar to a bullroarer.
Words that rhyme with rhombus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rhombus.
Questions about saying rhombus
How do you pronounce rhombus?
Say ROM-bus. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑmbəs/. In British English it is /ˈrɒmbəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rhombus?
Rhombus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROM). Broken into parts: ROM · bus.
Is rhombus 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 /ˈrɒmbəs/ (ROM-bus).