How to pronounce satcoms
Say it like SAT-kahmz. Satcoms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsætˌkɑmz/SAT-kahmz
UK British/ˈsætˌkɒmz/SAT-komz
- SAT
- kahmz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Satcoms pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kahmzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of satcoms
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SAT-komz.
What does satcoms mean?
noun
- satellite communications
Where does satcoms come from?
Clipping of satellite communications.
Questions about saying satcoms
How do you pronounce satcoms?
Say SAT-kahmz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsætˌkɑmz/. In British English it is /ˈsætˌkɒmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in satcoms?
Satcoms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAT). Broken into parts: SAT · kahmz.
Is satcoms 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 /ˈsætˌkɒmz/ (SAT-komz).