How to pronounce stoma
Say it like STOH-muh. Stoma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOH).
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- STOH
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stoma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stoma
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STOH-muh.
What does stoma mean?
- One of the tiny pores in the epidermis of a leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor pass.
- A mouthlike opening, such as the oral cavity of a nematode.
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Words that rhyme with stoma
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stoma.
Questions about saying stoma
How do you pronounce stoma?
Say STOH-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈstoʊmə/. In British English it is /ˈstəʊmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stoma?
Stoma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOH). Broken into parts: STOH · muh.
Is stoma 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 /ˈstəʊmə/ (STOH-muh).