How to pronounce sodom
Say it like SAW-dum. Sodom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAW).
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- SAW
- dum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sodom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- dumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sodom
American and British speakers say sodom in essentially the same way: /ˈsɔdəm/ in the US and /ˈsɔːdəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAW-dum.
What does sodom mean?
- any location known for vice and corruption
- (Old Testament) an ancient city near the Dead Sea that (along with Gomorrah) was destroyed by God for the wickedness of its inhabitants
Questions about saying sodom
How do you pronounce sodom?
Say SAW-dum. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔdəm/. In British English it is /ˈsɔːdəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sodom?
Sodom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAW). Broken into parts: SAW · dum.
Do Americans and Brits say sodom the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɔdəm/ and the British form is /ˈsɔːdəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.