How to pronounce somma
Say it like SAH-muh. Somma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAH).
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- SAH
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Somma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of somma
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SOM-uh.
What does somma mean?
- A volcanic caldera that has been partially filled by a new central cone.
Where does somma come from?
Named after Mount Somma, a stratovolcano in southern Italy with a summit caldera in which the upper cone of Mount Vesuvius has grown.
Words that rhyme with somma
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of somma.
Questions about saying somma
How do you pronounce somma?
Say SAH-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑmə/. In British English it is /ˈsɒmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in somma?
Somma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAH). Broken into parts: SAH · muh.
Is somma 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 /ˈsɒmə/ (SOM-uh).