How to pronounce tommy
Say it like TOM-ee. Tommy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOM).
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- TOM
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tommy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tommy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TOM-ee.
What does tommy mean?
- A British infantryman, especially one from World War I. Ellipsis of Tommy Atkins.
- A tommy bar.
- Tommyrot; nonsense.
Where does tommy come from?
Generally agreed to have come from appellativization of Tommy in most senses, but the historical details are apparently largely unknown, including whether such an evolution happened several times (with one sense being independent of another).
Words that rhyme with tommy
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Questions about saying tommy
How do you pronounce tommy?
Say TOM-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑmi/. In British English it is /ˈtɒmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tommy?
Tommy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOM). Broken into parts: TOM · ee.
Is tommy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈtɒmi/ (TOM-ee).