How to pronounce tombmate
Say it like TOOM-mayt. Tombmate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOOM).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈtummeɪt/TOOM-mayt
UK British/ˈtuːmmeɪt/TOOM-mayt
- TOOM
- mayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tombmate 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.
- maytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of tombmate
American and British speakers say tombmate in essentially the same way: /ˈtummeɪt/ in the US and /ˈtuːmmeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TOOM-mayt.
What does tombmate mean?
noun
- One who shares the same tomb.
Where does tombmate come from?
From tomb + -mate.
Questions about saying tombmate
How do you pronounce tombmate?
Say TOOM-mayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈtummeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈtuːmmeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tombmate?
Tombmate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOOM). Broken into parts: TOOM · mayt.
Do Americans and Brits say tombmate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtummeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈtuːmmeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.