How to pronounce som
Say it like SOM. Som is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SOM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Som pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of som
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SOM.
What does som mean?
- The currency of Kyrgyzstan. Symbol: ⃀.
- The currency of Uzbekistan.
- Alternative form of somm (“sommelier”).
Words that rhyme with som
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of som.
Words that sound like som
Questions about saying som
How do you pronounce som?
Say SOM. The American pronunciation is /sɑm/. In British English it is /sɒm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in som?
Som is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SOM.
Is som 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 /sɒm/ (SOM).
What words sound the same as som?
Som sounds the same as psalm in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.