How to pronounce soma
Say it like SOH-mah. Soma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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- SOH
- mah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of soma
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOH-muh.
What does soma mean?
- The whole axial portion of an animal, including the head, neck, trunk, and tail.
- The body of an organism in contrast to the germ cells.
- The bulbous part of a neuron, containing the cell nucleus.
- A ritual drink in ancient Vedic culture, obtained by pressing the Soma plant.
- Any kind of intoxicating drug.
Words that rhyme with soma
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of soma.
Questions about saying soma
How do you pronounce soma?
Say SOH-mah. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊmɑ/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soma?
Soma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · mah.
Is soma 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 /ˈsəʊmə/ (SOH-muh).