How to pronounce Rome
Say it like ROHM. Rome is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ROHM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Rome
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROHM.
What does Rome mean?
- A major city, the capital of Italy and the Italian region of Lazio, located on the Tiber River; the ancient capital of the Roman Empire.
Where does Rome come from?
The name appears in a wide range of forms in Middle English, including Rom, Room, Roome, and Rombe as well as Rome; by early modern English, it appeared as Rome, Room, and Roome, with the spelling Rome occurring in Shakespeare and common fr
Words that rhyme with Rome
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Rome.
Words that sound like Rome
Questions about saying Rome
How do you pronounce Rome?
Say ROHM. The American pronunciation is /roʊm/. In British English it is /rəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Rome?
Rome is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ROHM.
Is Rome 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 /rəʊm/ (ROHM).
What words sound the same as Rome?
Rome sounds the same as roam in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.