How to pronounce toma
Say it like TOH-muh. Toma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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- TOH
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOHSay 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 toma
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-muh.
What does toma mean?
- A semi-hard Italian cheese from Piedmont
Where does toma come from?
Borrowed from Italian toma.
Words that rhyme with toma
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of toma.
Questions about saying toma
How do you pronounce toma?
Say TOH-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊmə/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toma?
Toma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · muh.
Is toma 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 /ˈtəʊmə/ (TOH-muh).