How to pronounce stomachache
Say it like STUHM-uh-kayk. Stomachache has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHM).
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- STUHM
- uh
- kayk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stomachache pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kaykGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of stomachache
American and British speakers say stomachache in essentially the same way: /ˈstʌməˌkeɪk/ in the US and /ˈstʌməˌkeɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: STUHM-uh-kayk.
What does stomachache mean?
- A pain in the abdomen, often caused by indigestion, usually lower than the stomach and related to the intestines.
Where does stomachache come from?
From stomach + ache.
Questions about saying stomachache
How do you pronounce stomachache?
Say STUHM-uh-kayk. The American pronunciation is /ˈstʌməˌkeɪk/. In British English it is /ˈstʌməˌkeɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stomachache?
Stomachache has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHM). Broken into parts: STUHM · uh · kayk.
Do Americans and Brits say stomachache the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstʌməˌkeɪk/ and the British form is /ˈstʌməˌkeɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.