How to pronounce romcom
Say it like ROM-kom. Romcom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROM).
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- ROM
- kom
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Romcom 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.
- komGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of romcom
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROM-kom.
What does romcom mean?
- Syllabic abbreviation of romantic comedy.
Where does romcom come from?
Syllabic abbreviation of romantic comedy.
Questions about saying romcom
How do you pronounce romcom?
Say ROM-kom. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑmˌkɑm/. In British English it is /ˈrɒmˌkɒm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in romcom?
Romcom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROM). Broken into parts: ROM · kom.
Is romcom 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 /ˈrɒmˌkɒm/ (ROM-kom).