How to pronounce tomalley
Say it like tuh-MAL-ee. Tomalley has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAL).
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- tuh
- MAL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tomalley pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tomalley
American and British speakers say tomalley in essentially the same way: /təˈmæli/ in the US and /təˈmæliː/ in the UK.
British respelling: tuh-MAL-ee.
What does tomalley mean?
- The hepatopancreas of a crustacean.
Where does tomalley come from?
Derived from Kari'na tamali /tumale (“a sauce of lobster liver”).
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Words that rhyme with tomalley
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Questions about saying tomalley
How do you pronounce tomalley?
Say tuh-MAL-ee. The American pronunciation is /təˈmæli/. In British English it is /təˈmæliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tomalley?
Tomalley has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAL). Broken into parts: tuh · MAL · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say tomalley the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /təˈmæli/ and the British form is /təˈmæliː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.