How to pronounce robomb
Say it like ROH-bom. Robomb has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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US American/ˈroʊbɑm/ROH-bom
UK British/ˈrəʊbɒm/ROH-bom
- ROH
- bom
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Robomb pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bomKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of robomb
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROH-bom.
What does robomb mean?
noun
- A guided missile.
Where does robomb come from?
Blend of robot + bomb.
Questions about saying robomb
How do you pronounce robomb?
Say ROH-bom. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊbɑm/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊbɒm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in robomb?
Robomb has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · bom.
Is robomb 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 /ˈrəʊbɒm/ (ROH-bom).