How to pronounce tomblike
Say it like TOOM-lyke. Tomblike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOOM).
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- TOOM
- lyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tomblike 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.
- lykeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of tomblike
American and British speakers say tomblike in essentially the same way: /ˈtumˌlaɪk/ in the US and /ˈtuːmˌlaɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: TOOM-lyke.
What does tomblike mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of a tomb.
Where does tomblike come from?
From tomb + -like.
Questions about saying tomblike
How do you pronounce tomblike?
Say TOOM-lyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈtumˌlaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈtuːmˌlaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tomblike?
Tomblike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOOM). Broken into parts: TOOM · lyke.
Do Americans and Brits say tomblike the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtumˌlaɪk/ and the British form is /ˈtuːmˌlaɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.