How to pronounce Rom
Say it like ROM. Rom is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/rɑm/ROM
UK British/rɒm/ROM
- ROM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rom 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.
American vs British pronunciation of Rom
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROM.
What does Rom mean?
proper noun
- A short river in Greater London which flows into the River Thames.
Where does Rom come from?
Back-formation from Romford.
Words that rhyme with Rom
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Questions about saying Rom
How do you pronounce Rom?
Say ROM. The American pronunciation is /rɑm/. In British English it is /rɒm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Rom?
Rom is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ROM.
Is Rom 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 /rɒm/ (ROM).