How to pronounce Roma
Say it like ROH-mah. Roma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- mah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roma 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.
- mahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Roma
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROH-muh.
What does Roma mean?
- A Rom; a member of the Romani people.
- Romani: of or pertaining to the Romani people.
- A variety of tomato.
Words that rhyme with Roma
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Roma.
Questions about saying Roma
How do you pronounce Roma?
Say ROH-mah. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊmɑ/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Roma?
Roma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · mah.
Is Roma pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈrəʊmə/ (ROH-muh).