How to pronounce rodomont
Say it like ROD-uh-mont. Rodomont has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROD).
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- ROD
- uh
- mont
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rodomont pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- montKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of rodomont
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROD-uh-mont.
What does rodomont mean?
- A vain or blustering boaster; a braggart.
Where does rodomont come from?
From French rodomont.
Questions about saying rodomont
How do you pronounce rodomont?
Say ROD-uh-mont. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑdəmɑnt/. In British English it is /ˈrɒdəmɒnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rodomont?
Rodomont has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROD). Broken into parts: ROD · uh · mont.
Is rodomont 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 /ˈrɒdəmɒnt/ (ROD-uh-mont).