How to pronounce tombal
Say it like TOOM-bul. Tombal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOOM).
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- TOOM
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tombal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tombal
American and British speakers say tombal in essentially the same way: /ˈtumbəl/ in the US and /ˈtuːmbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TOOM-bul.
What does tombal mean?
- Of or relating to tombs.“the tombal function of an Egyptian pyramid”
Where does tombal come from?
From tomb + -al.
Questions about saying tombal
How do you pronounce tombal?
Say TOOM-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtumbəl/. In British English it is /ˈtuːmbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tombal?
Tombal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOOM). Broken into parts: TOOM · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say tombal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtumbəl/ and the British form is /ˈtuːmbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.